What steps are required for representation?
The attorney will file a Notice of Appearance and Plea of Not Guilty on behalf of the client. The next step is to file a petition for administrative hearing with the Department of Public Safety. The petition for administrative hearing must be filed within ten (10) days of the arrest, or the license suspension will take effect in 45 days. The attorney will also file a petition for discovery on the district attorney to obtain all discoverable evidence permitted by law. Additionally, the attorney will file a request for breath test data with the Department of Forensic Science. Then the attorney will undertake a very detailed investigation of the traffic stop and the scene of the arrest. Digital photos or video may be taken of the location of the arrest and the field sobriety tests. Additionally, the attorney may hire a private investigator to conduct a field investigation and locate witnesses who may offer favorable evidence to assist in defense of the case. The attorney will also researc
