Houston DWI Lawyer: Unlawful Police Stops/Profile Stops

Have you been arrested for a DWI after an unlawful police stop?

Getting pulled over for a suspected DWI offense, can be an extremely emotional and frightening experience. Many people's first run-in with law enforcement is when they are asked to pull over because of a suspected DWI. Then there is the humiliation of having to do field sobriety tests and breath & blood tests while on the side of the road, whether or not you are actually intoxicated. All in all, it is an experience most people would not wish to relive.

Should your tests indicate you have a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) over the legal limit, you may think there is no way you will be able to avoid a DWI conviction. That is not true. It is common knowledge that many such tests have a margin of error and are not infallible. There are also many factors which can sway or impact test results. A positive test result does not always mean you are guilty or that you will be convicted. An experienced Houston DWI attorney from my firm will be able to review your case, analyze if proper procedures were followed, determine if the machines used to "verify" your BAC were properly calibrated and more. All in order to formulate an aggressive defense on your behalf.

How you were arrested can play a large role in your defense, and in determining whether or not you were the victim of an unlawful police stop or profile stop. Did the arresting officer have a reasonable suspicion for pulling you over AND arresting you? Were you asked to take a field sobriety test , or ordered to do so? Did the arresting officer properly read your Miranda rights after you were arrested? How you were stopped and arrested have as such significance in your case, as why you were arrested. If proper procedures and laws were not properly followed, or mistakes were made, then The Samuelson Law Firm will work diligently to get the charges against you dropped in their entirety.

The Importance of Having a Houston DWI Attorney

Being arrested or charged with a DWI can have a serious impact on your life, your job and your livelihood. I understand that even without a conviction, a DWI arrest can all but ruin your personal or professional reputation. That is why my staff and I are committed to providing clients with aggressive and effective representation, as if we were working on our own case and fighting to protect our own reputation and future. The last 15 years has given me a unique understanding and insight into how DWI cases are tried and prosecuted and I know what to look for when building a DWI defense strategy for my clients.

I am recognized, both locally and regionally, as an expert in the area of DWI cases. In fact I am frequently called upon by various media outlets to provide commentary on DWI related stories, and I am a regular legal commentator for such stations as ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox. My writings have been published in numerous legal magazines and journals. I have also been quoted in H-Texas Magazine, The Houston Chronicle, The Galveston Daily News and the Wall Street Journal.

If you have been arrested for a DWI and you suspect you are the victim of an unlawful police stop or profile stop, you have rights. Contact a Houston DWI lawyer from The Samuelson Law Firm as soon as possible so that my firm can help you protect your rights.