The purpose of effective cross examination in Weston Massachusetts drunk driving case is to point out weaknesses in the prosecution’s case and to prevent the prosecution’s witnesses from embellishing or magnifying the facts of the case in front of the judge or jury. The best DUI lawyers will strategically point out inconsistencies between a police officer’s testimony and the police report. Good lawyers will also test the police officer’s education, training, background, and experience as well as the way that field sobriety tests were administered.

A key component of the Weston MA DUI cross-examination process is to get the police officer to admit what the DUI defendant did right. Police officers focus on what the defendant did “wrong,” such has slurring his speech, and failing field sobriety tests. However, DUI defense lawyers can use the cross-examination process to get the officer to made admissions that help the defendant’s case. For example, a good lawyer may be able to get the officer to admit that the defendant produced his license and registration without fumbling, easily exited his car, walked unaided, and was able to answer questions.

Other Weston Mass DUI cross-examination strategies can show that the arresting officer may have gotten some things wrong, did not have an open mind, or improperly concluded that the defendant was under the influence.

Improper administration and scoring of field sobriety tests is another major area of cross-examination. As a former police officer who was trained, tested, and certified to conduct field sobriety tests, I have developed a powerful cross-examination strategy in this key area of DUI defense. In my career as a police officer, I have conducted countless field sobriety tests and I am aware of many factors which may invalidate these tests.

These are just a few areas of inquiry which good DUI lawyers use to earn not guilty verdicts for their clients. If you have been charged with OUI, you deserve to be represented by a lawyer who can deliver an effective cross-examination. This is a key part of any Mass. drunk driving trial.