DUI Police Mistakes in Wisconsin
Getting pulled over can be a stressful experience, especially if you are arrested due to a mistake made by the police.
No one wants a DUI on their record. Let us help you clear your name.
The attorneys at Mishlove and Stuckert, LLC can help you when a police mistake in Wisconsin has led to a wrongful OWI arrest.
Why Do the Mistakes Police Make in DUI Cases Matter?
Mistakes happen. When the police mistakes, however, it can lead to a wrongful OWI/DUI arrest. You should not pay the price for their errors.
From the time an officer observes you to the very last contact the police have with you, there are laws, regulations, and procedures for the way the police handle the case.
When the police make even a small mistake, the consequences can be compounded. Police errors in an OWI/DUI investigation may lead to false field test interpretation or even false blood test results. An error in any of these procedures may also have an impact on the validity of the initial detention, the portable breath test, the arrest, a chemical (blood or breath) test, or any questioning that occurred.
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Mishlove and Stuckert, LLC are Wisconsin's only true OWI/DUI defense specialists. We have the highest level of training, skill, and experience in recognizing issues in drunk driving cases and vigorously defending our clients’ rights. No other law firm in Wisconsin is better trained, more experienced, or more successful in drunk driving defense. No law firm is more committed to listening to you, treating you with respect, and telling your story in a way that wins the case.
Call our OWI/DUI defense lawyers for a free consultation at (414) 332-3499. You can also submit an online case evaluation request.
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What type of mistakes might the police make in OWI/DUI cases? There is no all-inclusive list, as every case is different; however, we do commonly see instances of police:
- Stopping a vehicle because they received an anonymous call.
- Entering a driver's residence. This may violate your 4th Amendment rights.
- Detaining a driver longer than is reasonable.
- Stopping a driver without reasonable suspicion.
- Administering any field test incorrectly.
- Failing to observe a suspect for 20 minutes prior to the breath test.
- Failing to record the expiration date on the blood vials.
- Blocking a vehicle’s exit for no justifiable reason.
- Misinterpreting the law. If an officer pulls you over because of suspected violations, he has to be right in his interpretation of the law. For example, an officer’s mistaken belief that a plastic window covering was illegal was held to invalidate the stop.
Whether the officer had forgotten to read you your rights, or the blood testing kit had expired, you are entitled to a vigorous defense. If you are facing a Wisconsin OWI or DUI charge, talk to the best. Located right here in the state of Wisconsin, Mishlove and Stuckert, LLC is one of America's most respected OWI/DUI defense firms.
What Happens If I'm Stopped by Police?
Andrew Mishlove, our OWI defense attorney, describes what to expect if you're pulled over on suspicion of drunk driving in Wisconsin. You will be required to identify yourself with your license, registration, and proof of insurance, but otherwise, you have the right to remain silent and refuse any testing. The very best thing you can do for yourself if you've been pulled over on suspicion is to call the attorneys at Mishlove and Stuckert as soon as possible.
What is Reasonable Suspicion?
When an officer has an objective basis for suspecting a criminal or traffic offense, that officer has reasonable suspicion to make a traffic stop. Some examples of reasonable suspicion during traffic stops in which an officer may check on a driver's sobriety include:
- Reckless or erratic driving
- Driving too slow
- Speeding
- Running a red light
Probable Cause
Even if an officer has reasonable suspicion to make a traffic stop, the officer needs a standard of evidence called probable cause. Slurred speech, bloodshot eyes, and the smell of alcohol can all be considered probable causes for administering a field sobriety test.
If there is no evidence of intoxication, however, the tests could be unlawful because there was no probable cause.
If you've been arrested and charged with a DUI OWI, contact one of our Wisconsin offices in Milwaukee, Oshkosh, West Bend, and Waukesha. A successful challenge may mean that the charges are dropped.
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If You've Been Arrested for Drunk Driving
Our DUI specialists know there's a lot at stake for you when you're charged with drunk driving. That's why you need experienced lawyers who make communication a priority and will build a solid defense for you. When you choose Mishlove and Stuckert, you get a firm that features:
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Our DUI attorneys offer free, no-obligation consultations to those who are seeking legal representation for their drunk driving cases. We will review your case during the consultation and honestly assess if an effective defense strategy exists.
Focus on DUI
If you're charged with drunk driving after an arrest in Wisconsin, you'll need attorneys who are experienced in representing DUI OWI cases. Our lawyers exclusively focus on DUI cases. We can review the field sobriety tests administered to you and whether the police had reasonable suspicion to conduct a traffic stop.
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Andrew Mishlove co-authored Wisconsin OWI Defense: The Law and Practice. The book is widely acclaimed as the most useful resource for defending OWI/DUI cases in Wisconsin.
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Andrew Mishlove and Lauren Stuckert are both faculty members of the National College for DUI Defense. Mishlove is also the developer and course director of the Serious Science: Blood Analysis and Trial Advocacy courses at the University of Texas - Arlington. These are the nation's most advanced courses in forensic science and trial advocacy.
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