North Shore DUI Defense Attorney

Cross-Examining Police Officers

Who you decide to have represent you on any DUI or OUI charges is a very important decision.  Not all attorneys are equally skilled in DUI defense and all the aspects of a successful defense.  One of the most important aspects of a case is the cross-examination of police officers.  There are multiple aspects of the police report written can be called into question in a cross examination by a skilled North Shore DUI Defense Lawyer.  Don't take chances if you have been arrested and charged with DUI.  Contact the firm for a free case evaluation to determine what can be done to employ a successful defense strategy on your behalf.

Many police reports are written almost as if they come in a standard format and you just "fill in the blanks" with the name of the accused.  They often include such items as "bloodshot eyes", "slurred speech", and "flushed face".  Did the officer involved really observe these factors?  Many individuals have such physical characteristics for reasons other than being inebriated.  Contact lenses, tiredness, or naturally bloodshot eyes are not uncommon.  Slurred speech could be a slight speech impediment or actually may not have happened at all.  With a thorough and aggressive cross-examination the police report often begins to fall to pieces.

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As the statements about the "bloodshot eyes", "flushed face" and "slurred speech" appear in so many police reports, one begins to wonder if they are put there merely to give the impression that the individual "appeared" drunk.  These accusations will be aggressively questioned, and as a law enforcement officer is not a doctor and not really able to say why anyone would have these physical manifestations, the assumption that the individual is DUI eventually can be proven to be an unfair assumption.  This can be a compelling and powerful part of the defense of your case.  An attorney capable of a tough and aggressive cross-examination of law enforcement is a vital talent needed if you hope to defend your case.