Whether a person is being railroaded at work, charged with a crime, faces losing driving privileges or has insurance law questions, the lawyers at the Neff Law Firm have shown to me that they are ready, willing and able to give a legal hand. When a person faces anything from a misdemeanor to a felony it is importance to have a good lawyer and the place to go in my book is Neff Law Firm, P.A. where the lawyers are willing to fight for a person's legal rights. Neff Law Firm is not just a great DWI law firm, it has lawyers who can help a person with other common legal problems as well as issues at work, business, discrimination, probate, real estate, family related legal matters and bankruptcy.
A Long Time Client
"I was a certified Breathalyzer Operator for the State of Minnesota. In that capacity I ran tests for several different law enforcement agencies including the highway patrol, city police, and the sheriff's department. Fred Neff has an excellent working knowledge of chemical testing and the criteria to properly execute a legal test. Fred Neff won each legal case that he handled with me." Former Breathalyzer Operator
Neff Law Firm has lawyers with the experience and skill to help a person deal with the difficult legal aspects of facing DWI charges and other related types of cases.
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Twin Cities Drunk Driving Defense
Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota DWI/DUI Defense Attorney
Recent studies reveal that driving under the influence of alcohol is extremely common in Minnesota, North Dakota and Wisconsin. Even though many people have gotten behind the wheel of a car after a few beers, drunk driving is a serious crime with serious consequences. A DWI/DUI conviction can result in significant fines, the loss of your driver's license, and even jail time. If you were pulled over for drunk driving, you may feel helpless or wonder what you should do next.
The criminal defense lawyers at the Neff Law Firm, P.A. will take the time to explore all of your options and inform you of your rights. The defense attorneys provide the aggressive defense necessary to reduce or eliminate fines and penalties associated with drunk driving.
Take Action Now to Defend Yourself Against Drunk-Driving Charges.
If you have been arrested for DWI, contact the Neff Law Firm, P.A. for prompt legal help. Your Neff Law Firm defense lawyer will work hard to effectively challenge the evidence presented against you, have your DWI or DUI charges dismissed or reduced, and eliminate or minimize the penalties in your drunk driving case.
Probable Cause to Stop
A police officer cannot simply pull you over to make an arrest. He or she must have probable cause to pull you over. There must be a good reason to suspect you are driving while intoxicated or breaking another law, such as speeding, swerving, or other evidence of impaired ability. A thorough, experienced defense attorney will investigate the facts to determine whether an officer had probable cause to pull you over.
Challenging the Intoxilyzer and Other Evidence
The outcome of any drunk driving case depends upon the prosecutor's ability to prove you were driving while intoxicated or that your blood alcohol level was .08 or greater. The proof must be beyond a reasonable doubt.
The state may use testimony by the patrol or police officer regarding his observations of your behavior such as slurred speech, clumsiness or confusion. Other evidence which is often used to demonstrate that you were driving drunk are the results of field sobriety tests, blood tests, and breath tests.
An experienced lawyer will challenge each of these pieces of evidence to determine if it was lawfully obtained, properly gathered, and accurate. Recent evident suggests that the Intoxilyzer used by many law enforcement agencies in Minnesota has occasionally printed out different blood-alcohol readings than what was displayed on the machine's screen. Breathalyzer and Intoxilyzer test results can be inaccurate for a number of reasons, including:
- The breath test was given by someone not properly trained to administer the test
- The machine was not properly calibrated
- The microprocessor of the machine is faulty or outdated
- Other equipment malfunctions or defects in the machine
Field Sobriety Tests
Field sobriety tests are used to provide police and patrol officers with evidence of impaired ability. Unfortunately, they are often administered improperly and the results can be affected by a number of factors other than alcohol consumption. It's important to examine the other factors that may have caused you to fail a field sobriety test and to challenge that evidence in court.
If you've been charged with DWI in the Twin Cities metro area, contact a criminal defense lawyer at Neff Law Firm, P.A., to get the aggressive defense you need. Flexible appointment times are offered for your convenience at both the Roseville and Edina law offices.
