DUI / DWI

Driving Under the Influence (DUI) charges vary, but the most common are: Driving Under the Influence of Drugs and/or Alcohol, Driving Under the Influence with greater than a .08 blood alcohol level (BAC), DUI causing injuries, or the 'Zero Tolerance' laws applicable to persons under 21 years of age and arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol. The complex, detailed laws against these charges constantly change, and there are tools that the prosecutors use to enhance the penalties against defendants charged with DUI. In cany case, your driver's license can be restricted, suspended, or even revoked, notwithstanding the fact that you could be looking at jail or prison time as well as large fines. There are often two cases we're fighting here - the DMV action against your license, and the criminal court charges.

DUI is a very highly legislated area of the law, meaning that the statutes in place dictate most of the penalties you could receive, with not much negotiating room. Very often, this includes some time in custody. This is why it is important to contact an attorney who knows this area of law and continues to stay educated about the changes in the law, in order to fight for you as aggressively as possible. Staying highly educated about this area of law is a must for attorneys who want to handle DUIs competently and aggressively.

Additionally, it is important to know what types of alternatives there are for court proceedings, such as negotiating for different charges, different types of custody options, alternatives to expensive fines, and different types of sentencing alternatives. We know how to handle these cases keeping in mind how best to meet your needs and interests.

You have rights. You should exercise those rights. And the only way to do so is to hire a criminal defense attorney who handles these cases properly.