If you or someone you know has been arrested for drunk driving, or driving while impaired by drugs, it is crucial to obtain legal counsel at the earliest possible moment. You can call Hopkins & Kopilow 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 365 days a year at 516-747-4770. Using the prompts you will receive emergency help – day or night. We can defend you vigorously. Our DWI defense work has provided countless individuals with the quality representation they need and deserve during this crucial time. DWI penalties are severe. You risk losing your license, time in jail, and heavy fines.
Do not wait to contact an attorney if you or someone you know has been arrested for drunk driving.
Experienced with the Technicalities of DWI Defense:
Successful DWI defense may depend in the ability of the defense attorney to address the technical issues at hand. These issues often focus on the breathalyzer or intoxilyzer machines and the crucial role they play in your defense. Our defense attorneys are highly adept at uncovering technical problems the prosecution may have in its case against you.
By asking the following questions and investigating these issues, we are able to excel during cross examination and obtain favorable verdicts for our clients. Sometimes our investigation into these issues even keeps the results of these machines from reaching the jury.
- Was the machine properly maintained?
- Was the machine properly calibrated?
- Did the testing police officer have an up-to-date license to test you on the machine?
- Did the officer who maintained the machine have an up to date license to maintain it?
- Are there up-to-date maintenance records for the machine?
- Does the video support the officer’s claims of intoxication?
By addressing these questions, our firm is able to discredit the officer’s claims, uncover inconsistencies in the evidence, and allow your story to come forward. The machine used to calculate your blood alcohol content (BAC), along with the credibility of the officer, is often the most important evidence. Our attorneys have extensive experience in DWI defense. We know how often machines need to be maintained. We know what can happen when machines are not properly maintained: inaccurate BAC readings.
There are a variety of defenses available. With skilled defense counsel on your side, you can feel confident we are well aware of all available defenses.
