DUI

"DUI" stands for Driving Under the Influence and occurs when someone is operating, or is in actual physical control, of a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or other controlled substance, to the extent that their mental faculties are impaired and/or their Blood Alcohol Content is above the legal limit. Even for a first offense, penalties can include license suspension, substantial fines, community service, mandatory attendance at a state or DMV (Department of Motor Vehicle) approved alcohol program, mandatory incarceration and the required installation (at the offender's expense) of a car ignition locking device. In addition, a DUI conviction stays on a DMV record and criminal; it typically results in higher insurance premiums, and an offender may become ineligible for credit. Plus, a DUI could also jeopardize your employment opportunities.

Our DUI defense lawyers work with you to minimize the consequences of a DUI. In some cases, we work with prosecutors to have charges reduced to a non-alcohol related offense. In other situations, we aggressively fight to defend the rights of people charged with a drunk driving.