Legal Question in Criminal Law in California
arrested for suspicion of intoxication
Working in Ca with government, from Wa. Arrested for "suspicion of intoxication". 4 breathalizers given from 2 machines, no results given. Arrested, cuffed, taken to jail. Told quickest way out, blood alcohol, done. Results .09. While in jail cuffed asked for 1hr to go to bathroom. Urinated on self while officers laughing. 1 local call, knew no one, asked to call wife at 800#, refused. Car impounded. Need lawyer? Ask to move violation to Wa? Never had DWI or any other law problems.
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arrested for suspicion of intoxication
It sounds like the arrest was for suspicion of DWI, not intoxication.If so, you want an attorney who does a LOT of DWI work, and even then make sure you ask what continuing legal education seminars he's gone to on the issue in the last couple of years.DWI is a very technical area, and many excellent criminal attorneys are not competent to handle a DWI case, because it requires a familiarity with rules, procedures and science outside of their experience.I suggest you run a search for web pages under "drunk driving" or "DWI" and you will get a number of hits for attorneys focusing on this area of practice.But regarding your question about transfering the case to another state.... I'm licensed in Tennessee, not California or Washington, but I am absolutely certain what you would like to have (transferring the case to your home state) is an utter impossibility.
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