FAQ

Chemical tests (e.g., breath, blood, or urine) are often conducted when police officers think that drivers are operating their vehicles while impaired. Under Iowa's implied consent law, the state believes that you have already consented to a chemical test (breath, blood, or urine) as a condition of having a driver's license.

You have the right to refuse the test. Refusing a test, however, can leave open additional license revocation consequences.

Breath tests are notoriously inaccurate. Just because the police have the DataMaster breath test result does not mean they can use it against you in court. The breath test administrator may not have been professionally trained or qualified, the test may have been given incorrectly, or the machine may have been wrongly calibrated.

People who are convicted of or plead guilty to DUI face mandatory minimum penalties, including jail time. Having prior convictions may result in additional jail or even prison time. At the Goodman Law Firm, we work hard to lower the consequences of OWI/DUI/DWI charges for our clients.

When you are arrested and charged with an OWI in Iowa, the Department of Transportation may automatically revoke your driving privileges. You may be able to appeal the revocation of your license by filing a written request for an appeal with the Department of Transportation, but the appeal is highly time-sensitive. You must do it within a limited time or lose your right to appeal.

Drunk driving arrests can happen to anyone. Our clients have included doctors and nurses, dentists, attorneys, factory workers, teachers, social workers, and many more. We know that good people make mistakes, and good people are often falsely accused of driving under the influence.

At Goodman Law Firm, we offer non-judgmental representation. When you talk to Attorney Bryan Goodman, you can get a professional who is 100% on your side and who will fight to defend you in Iowa courts.