Book Description
Strategies for Defending DWI Cases in New York provides an authoritative, insiders perspective on best practices for mounting a defense against DWI charges in the state of New York. Featuring partners from some of New Yorks leading law firms, this book guides the reader through the often subjective nature of DWI allegations, the mis-administration of NHTSAs field sobriety tests, and the process for developing specific strategies to challenge and overcome the forensic evidence presented by the state. These top lawyers provide guidance on how to approach the DWI case, the importance of challenging each aspect of the discovery process, and how increasingly strict legislation requires heightened diligence and case preparation. Finally, these leaders reveal their motion practice strategiesincluding efforts to exclude discovery resulting from Fourth Amendment violationsand demonstrate the importance of applying both art and science during voir dire and witness testimony. The different niches represented and the breadth of perspectives presented enable readers to get inside some of the great legal minds of today, as these experienced lawyers offer up their thoughts on the keys to success within this ever-evolving field.
