Criminal Defense Lawyer Fred Fisher - Defending Your DWI Case in Southampton, New York

Because drunk-driving cases are often very complex and their outcomes can be so life-changing, defendants need the help of an experienced DUI/DWI lawyer to help ensure that their rights are protected. Based in Southampton New York, DWI and criminal defense lawyer Fred Fisher have nearly three decades of experience in raising the right defenses at the right time in order to achieve the most favorable outcomes in court. He can help you preserve your freedom and your good name.

DUI/DWI Defenses

There are many defenses that can be used in DUI/DWI cases in which the defendant is innocent or in which his or her rights have been infringed. Criminal defense lawyer Fred Fisher focuses his practice on defending individuals who are accused of driving under the influence. He is extremely knowledgeable about the laws that govern such cases and the procedures that prosecutors are required to follow to prove the defendant's guilt.  Fred Fisher has the experience to defend your rights and to build a successful defense regardless of the circumstances surrounding your case.

Contesting the Constitutionality of the DUI/DWI Stop

A significant number of rules dictate the locations where and the reasons that a driver can be pulled over for suspicion of DUI/DWI. A police officer cannot stop a driver without a valid reason or simply because the driver looks suspicious. Even if a driver has weaved within a lane, this may not be a valid enough reason for getting pulled over. The police officer must be correct about his interpretation of the law. If a driver is stopped based on a misperceived violation of the law, then DUI/DWI charges may be invalid. Police officers must also be able to prove in court that the vehicle they pulled over was the vehicle they saw committing a traffic violation.

In addition, officers of the law cannot stop a vehicle based on information from an anonymous call. They must have the name and address of the ca ller or the DUI/DWI arrest may not be valid. In addition, a driver cannot be followed into his or her residence and charged with DUI/DWI without substantial evidence. The Fourth Amendment protects individuals from unreasonable searches and seizures. Lastly, drivers cannot be pulled over at improper roadblocks. If you are accused of drunk driving and you believe any of the following infractions have occurred, it's important to contact a DWI criminal defense lawyer immediately to protect your rights and preserve your freedom. We invite you to schedule a free consultation in Southampton, New York by contacting DWI/criminal defense lawyer Fred Fisher today.

Contesting the Constitutionality of Field Sobriety Tests

 

A successful defense can also be built around the constitutionality of collecting evidence and administering roadside tests. Police officers must have probable cause before they can make a DUI arrest. If the police officer does not have probably cause to arrest the motorist for DWI then anything derived from that unlawful arrest might be surpressed. In cases in which officers do have probable cause to conduct field sobriety tests, these tests must be administered properly in order for their results to be considered as evidence in court.

A driver cannot be held for longer than the time it takes to reasonably conduct the tests, and he or she cannot be restricted from leaving without a valid reason. If you've been pulled over, given field sobriety tests, or arrested on suspicion of DWI without probable cause, criminal defense lawyer Fred Fisher will work to defend your innocence and your reputation. He has the necessary skills to fully investigate the facts and vigorously cross-examine witnesses, and his sound understanding of laws, procedures, and constitutional principles can help ensure a successful resolution to your case.

Contact DWI Criminal Defense Lawyer Fred Fisher in Southampton, New York

To avoid unfair fines and prosecution, contact DWI and criminal defense lawyer Fred Fisher in Southampton, New York today.