BLOSSER Cases and issues we address
- First and repeat OVI allegations
- High-test, refusal, and alleged drug-impaired-driving cases
- Administrative license suspensions and limited-driving-privilege requests
- Driving under suspension, reckless operation, and serious traffic offenses
What careful case preparation examines
The traffic stop
Police generally need a lawful basis to stop a vehicle. Dash camera, body camera, dispatch records, and the officer’s report can show whether the claimed violation or suspicion is supported.
Field sobriety testing
Roadside tests are investigative tools, not automatic proof. Instructions, surface, lighting, weather, footwear, health, fatigue, and administration can affect performance and interpretation.
Breath, blood, and urine evidence
Chemical tests require attention to timing, collection, machine records, laboratory methods, chain of custody, and regulatory compliance. The number must be examined in context rather than treated as unquestionable.
License consequences
An administrative suspension may begin before the criminal case is resolved. Appeals and requests for limited privileges have procedural requirements, so prompt review is important.
Frequently asked questions
Should I plead at the first court date?
An arraignment is generally not the time to decide the entire case without first reviewing evidence and consequences. A plea of not guilty preserves the ability to investigate and litigate issues.
Can I drive while the case is pending?
That depends on the status of any administrative or court suspension and whether privileges are available and granted. Do not drive unless you are legally authorized.
What if prescription medication was involved?
An OVI allegation may involve alcohol, controlled substances, prescription medication, or a combination. Lawful possession of medication does not by itself resolve whether the State can prove impaired operation.