Anyone who finds themselves in the position of being a multiple DWI offender can certainly attest to the fact that the penalties, loss of driving priviledges, and probable jail time are steep consequences for their offenses. However, in the event that you become caught up in the unfortunate situation of having to beat multiple DWI’s, there are several steps that can be taken to ease the process and quite possibly assist you in overcoming some of these penalties.
A common misconception held by the public is that once you have been arrested and charged with a DWI, there is no escaping the subsequent punishments that await the offender. This is not necessarily true. Even for those who have been convicted of multiple DWI’s have a chance at beating the system. By simply educating yourself on a few matters of law, the outcome of a DWI charge may be less exhaustive and punitive.
Here is a short list of possible mistakes and rights violations that police officers routinely make when attempting to pull over a driver for suspected DWI:
1. An officer cannot stop you, under the law, unless there is a specific reason within the bounds of the law. Merely pulling over a driver because of the reasoning that any driver could potentially be a drunk driver is not a valid reason.
2. Certain protocol must be followed by a police officer during a traffic stop and subsequent DWI arrest. An officer of the law cannot throw caution to the wind and make up rules and procedures that suits the officer. Your rights to proper protocol being observed should not be violated.
3. During a DWI traffic stop, an officer who suspects a driver of being intoxicated must observe the suspect for a fifteen minute period of time as per dictated law. The officer cannot be mulling over paperwork, preparing breathalyzer equipment, or engaging in anything other than carefully observing the driver.
4. The police must release, for your defense, a copy of the dispatch tape that was used to record your DWI arrest in full. If no copy is available, there may be sufficient cause to dismiss the charges.
5. If the arresting officer is not remaining consistent in the statements that have been written and/or recorded regarding your DWI arrest, there may also be cause for case dismissal.
While the above mentioned items represent only a small number of possible ways to beat multiple DWI’s, they are in no way the only methods available. One of the smartest move a repeat DWI offender can make is to contact a reputable DWI attorney. DWI attorneys specialize in these very serious cases and may be the difference between losing money, time, drivers license, and freedom and the ability to beat the DWI charges once and for all.