DWI Defense Lawyer in Plano
Cross-Examination - Challenging the Testimony of the Arresting Officer
The arresting officer is typically the key witness for the prosecution in a Plano DWI case. This is usually the most difficult part of court proceedings for the defendant, as the arresting officer will likely have much to say that supports the prosecuting attorney's allegations that the defendant was driving under the influence of alcohol or
drugs. The officer may make statements, under oath, regarding:
- The driver's statements regarding what he/she had to drink;
- The officer's observations of the driver's behavior and any signs of intoxication, such as slurred speech, bloodshot eyes or the smell of alcohol on the driver's breath;
- The presence of open containers of alcohol in the vehicle at the time of the arrest;
- The driver's performance on field sobriety tests; and
- The results of a breath or blood tests, if the arresting officer was involved in this or administered these tests.
In the face of this damning evidence, it may seem difficult to avoid a conviction. A
Plano DWI attorney with extensive experience in this field and the resources to fully investigate the matter may be able to effectively challenge the officer's testimony during cross-examination.
Your DWI defense lawyer will have the opportunity to cross-examine any witness brought in to testify on the prosecution's behalf. When a lawyer is very experienced with cross-examination, he or she will be able to ask the exact questions that eventually lead to the arresting officer agreeing with the defense's side of the story - or at the very least showing the judge and jury that there is doubt in the validity of his or her earlier statements.
Using Cross-Examination to Fight Plano DWI Charges
Your case may seem helpless, but the cross-examination of the arresting officer is just one of many tools in the arsenal our team has to fight DWI charges in the Plano area.
Contact a Plano DWI Defense Lawyer at the Zendeh Del Law Firm today to discuss your case.