Hiring counsel for a drug-impaired-driving allegation
Look for experience with toxicology records, prescription issues, drug-recognition evidence, and the state’s definition of impairment.
Bring these records
- Charge and officer report
- Toxicology/lab report
- Medication list/prescribing record if relevant
- Drug-recognition evaluation
- Video
Questions to compare
- What toxicology or expert issues does counsel expect?
- How does local law define impairment for the substance alleged?
- What records should be obtained before an opinion is formed?
- Is a technical expert likely to add value?
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