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What does this mean?

At the Law Firm of Mimi Coffey, great care and preparation is taken to investigate the many facets of a particular DWI case. We review many factors in order to comprehend what occurred, has there been an injustice or is it a matter that the state can not meet its elements? DWI's differ in many respects from other criminal cases. For one, it is an accusation that largely rests on opinions. What may be intoxicated to one of us, may not be to another. Police officers are given much power when it comes to these arrest decisions that can remarkably alter people's lives. That is why, here at the Law Firm of Mimi Coffey we are very interested in the source of those opinions. What is their DWI training? Do they attend refresher courses on DWI standardized field sobriety testing? Do they know how to properly administer the tests?

The reality of the situation is that many DWI police reports look the same, the testimony of the police officers sound the same, and yet the facts of the cases testified to are remarkably different and the real issue of sobriety can be masked by official sounding terms and questionable test results. It is our job to know these differences and how to bring them to light.

It is our goal to seek justice for every one of our clients. Our obligation is first to our client, but in so doing we feel that we are serving the community by protecting America's constitutional and statutory freedoms for each and every one of us. Not all people are guilty, and when a person is- there should be a punishment that fits the crime. DWI laws are necessary; however it is equally as important that we first and foremost protect the rights of the citizen, all too often overlooked in the overzealous politics of the fervor of DWI.

Some of the Things that the Law Firm of Mimi Coffey looks into by focusing on DWI's:

OFFICERS:

Training History: NHTSA Standardized Field Sobriety Tests training? when & where? any updates? Proficiency status in HGN?

Common Characteristics: Arrests routinely made within a certain mile or radius of a particular bar or bar(s)?

Motivation to Testify: Motivation for testimony due to marginal arrests? How much money in overtime are they making?

In focusing on DWI's we become familiar with various police department policies regarding DWI arrests.

For example:

In Car Camera Videos: Which departments have them?

Back Up Officer Policy: What are their policies regarding the investigation, arrest, and tow procedure?

Chemical Specimen Policy: Do they always offer breath tests? Are blood tests only offered on accident cases?

Quota Policy: Which departments have quotas? Are there any memorandums documenting such?

Protocol Code language regarding DWI's

We take our responsibility at the Law Firm of Mimi Coffey very seriously. In the preservation of our files, we are able to keep track of bad stops by police officers as well as bad arrests. Among other things, we also obtain and archive.

Transcripts of past trials, on past officers which we believe will help our clients in the future.

Police Officer Personnel Files on various police officers through open records requests.

Videotapes

Maintenance and Inspection logs on various Intoxilyzer machines.

*We feel that these things among others are important in the skillful, knowledgeable and sincere representation of our clients. We are proud of our level of representation and commitment to our clients in the pursuit of justice. It is our mission to not only provide such high caliber level of service but to continue to seek new and innovative ways to better assist us in such pursuit.

We would like to consider ourselves "Watchdogs" of proper DWI - Law Enforcement. DWI laws are good and should be enforced, however, they should not be abused in taking away people's rights to be responsible social drinkers.

What many people fail to realize is that DWI is not just a misdemeanor or felony offense. It costs jobs, it involves serious possible license suspensions, and may effect someone the rest of their life. The conviction never goes off your record. It is not nor should it be a conviction for political expediency reasons or one based on morals and attitudes toward drinking. We at the Law Firm of Mimi Coffey believe that justice is alive and well and deserving of all. We strive to see that justice is done for each and every one of our clients.

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