DWI: What Helps/Hurts
DWI in Montgomery County: 15 Things That Help—or Hurt—Your Case
From the traffic stop to blood results, details matter.
What Can Help
- Dash/body cam gaps or errors that undermine the reason for the stop.
- Improper field sobriety instructions or unsafe conditions (rain, gravel, injuries).
- Instrument compliance: Was the breath device certified and maintained?
- Blood draw chain of custody and storage temperatures properly documented?
- Medical issues (GERD, inner-ear, neuropathy) that mimic intoxication clues.
What Can Hurt
- Incriminating statements during the stop or in transport.
- Refusal patterns that the State may argue show consciousness of guilt.
- Accidents or injuries—especially with elevated BAC allegations.
- Open container evidence inside the vehicle.
- Prior alcohol-related history (when admissible).
Local Tip
Request and review every video, maintenance log, and medical context before any decision. Discovery drives results.