HOW TO HIRE THE RIGHT ATTORNEY

Finding the right attorney for your DWI or DUI case is imperative, and it’s all about asking the right questions. We highly recommend speaking with several lawyers before making a decision regarding your legal representation, and we’ve compiled a list of questions that we suggest clients ask us or any other attorney they may interview. Please note that at Collins, Collins and Ray Law Firm, we can confidently answer the following questions with a resounding yes. Reach out to our attorneys today!

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QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR POTENTIAL DWI/DUI ATTORNEY

Is your practice devoted primarily to drug and alcohol cases?
What kind of training have you received that is specific to Drugs, DWIs and DUIs?
Do you know the agency responsible for standardizing the field tests?
Do you know who is responsible for oversight of the breath tests in Arkansas?
Do you know how breath, blood, and urine results are calculated?
Can you tell me about the dual-column gas chromatograph with flame ionization and potential problems with its use in my case?
Do you know the possible and probable issues with the breath, blood, and urine tests?
Do you answer your clients’ calls on the weekends or after hours?
Will clients have your personal cell phone number in case of emergency?
Have you ever attended a police academy or any other law enforcement training?
Have you ever arrested someone?
Have you ever ridden with police officers to study how they make their arrest decisions?
Have you ever trained police officers on the street in real-world situations?
Have you ever investigated a case that resulted in the issuance of a search warrant or arrest warrant?
Have you been trained to perform field sobriety tests?
Have you ever operated a breathalyzer?
Have you ever prosecuted someone charged with a crime?
Have you ever trained prosecutors?
Have you ever lectured your peers on topics of DWI, DUI, or other alcohol or drug-related offenses?
Have you ever sat as a special judge on criminal cases?