DWI

Virginia Attorney Protecting Your Rights When You Have Been Charged with Drunk Driving

A drunk driving conviction can land you in jail or result in the loss of your driver's license. That is why it is important to have an aggressive legal advocate on your side. At the law office of John E. Carter, P.C. in Fairfax, Virginia, we are dedicated to fighting for the rights of our clients charged with DWI.

Aggressive Defense of Your Drunk Driving Case

At John E. Carter, P.C., we are experienced criminal defense litigators who will not hesitate to defend you in court. Many clients are quick to negotiate a plea bargain. While that is sometimes an appropriate, if not the best option, each case is different. If a trial provides the best outcome, we aggressively go in that direction and let the prosecution know we are serious.

Thorough Investigation of Your Drunk Driving Arrest

Investigating your drunk driving arrest involves looking at the motivations behind the initial traffic stop. Was it valid? Did the arresting officer have probable cause to pull you over for suspicion of drunk driving? If that initial stop was not valid and violated your rights, we will bring that to the attention of the prosecution.

Reviewing the Tests

Breath, blood and urine testing are considered scientific, but they are fallible. Field sobriety testing is, at best, an unscientific and subjective way of identifying a drunk driver. We secure all testing data and review it against the proper procedures that law enforcement must follow. There could be steps missed in the process or a lack of calibration of a breathalyzer.

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Do not let the prosecution coerce you into a quick plea. Our job is to take great attention to all the details and technicalities to have your charges reduced or dismissed. For more information or to schedule an appointment with an experienced lawyer regarding a charge of driving while intoxicated, please contact us.