Should I View The Video of My Arrest With My Attorney?

One of the most important aspects of being any type of lawyer is preparation.  During law school it is hammered into our heads that to be successful we must be prepared.  This preparation allows me to properly represent my clients.  A crucial part of a DWI case is the video evaluation.  When you are a client of the Martinez Law Firm one of the lawyers will discuss the pros and cons of the video with you.  This will allow you to understand what direction your case is likely ahead.

Here is an example of DWI Video Evaluation:

DWI VIDEO EVALUATION

CLIENT  _____________________________________________  CASE NUMBER______________

ARREST DATE/TIME___________________________

VIDEO DATE/TIME_____________________________

1.            ONE LEG STAND (  ) GOOD (  )WOBBLED (  )SWAYING (  ) DROPPED FOOT                     (  ) VARIED FROM INSTRUCTIONS______________________________________________

2.            WALKING LINE    (  ) GOOD (  )SWAYED(  )MISSED LINE (  ) NEED SUPPORT                   (  ) STUMBLED (  ) VARIED FROM INSTRUCTIONS _______________________________________________________________

3.            RHOMBERG   (  ) GOOD (  ) SWAYED (  ) VARIED FROM INSTRUCTIONS ______________________________________________________________________________

4.            TOUCH NOSE (  ) GOOD (  ) MISSED BADLY (  ) SWAYED (  ) MISSED SLIGHTLY            (  ) MISSED NOSE TIP (  ) VARIED FROM INSTRUCTIONS

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5.            READING TEST (  )GOOD (  ) MISPRONOUCED WORDS (  ) SLURRED WORDS                 (  ) SKIPPED WORDS (  ) READ UNUSUALLY SLOW (  ) DIFFICULT SEEING WORDS ______________________________________________________________________________

6.            INTERVIEW PORTION                     (  ) ADMITTED INTOXICATION

(  ) ADMITTED TO _____ DRINKS

(  ) DENIED INTOXICATION

(  ) ADMITTED DRIVING

(  ) DENIED DRIVING

7.            ATTITUTE DURING VIDEO (  ) COOPERATIVE (  ) CAREFREE (  ) EXCITED                    (  ) COCKY (  ) COMBATIVE (  )CONFUSED (  ) OTHER ______________________________________________________________________________

8.            SPEECH (  ) GOOD (  )INSULTING (  ) FAIR (  )STUTTERED (  )VULGAR(  )PROFANE       (  )SLURRED (  )MUMBLED (  )OTHER ____________________________________________

9.            UNUSUAL ACTIONS (  )CRYING (  ) FIGHTING (  ) LAUGHING (  )BELCHING                (  )WOBBLING (  ) NEED TO URINATE  (  )OTHER ______________________________________________________________________________

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS______________________________________________

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