DUI

Anyone can get a DUI and so often that is your first exposure to the criminal court system. The law has evolved over the years to make the consequences of DUI quite severe. DUI clients are a regular part of my practice. I keep abreast of all of the changes in the law by regularly attending DUI seminars and following the new case law. Major changes have occurred in the field of DUI law since 2009. At the present time, all permits for first time offenders are now automatically being offered directly through the secratary of state, rather than the court and all that is required is a baiid or intoxilizer device, that is to be installed in your vehicle. Second offenders may be eligible for a permit depending upon the length of time from the last DUI, and certain exemptions may be obtained from your employment if you have to drive a company vehicle. CDL drivers will have to receive special relief from the states attorney's office if they are to keep their driving privileges, but it often can be a successful negotiation. Timing is very important in these cases for motions to be filed, so please contact me ASAP. I will try every aspect of a DUI case including summary suspension hearings, motions to suppress evidence, and trials by bench or jury. Every county and courtroom has different procedures concerning how these types of cases are handled, including the first aspect of the DUI case, the summary suspension hearing. My experience will help to navigate you through this entire process and for most offenders, there will be relief from the serious consequences.

Certain second time DUI offenders and Driving While License Suspended offenders are at risk to have their vehicle seized and possibly forfeited to the State. I have experience in the most serious of these cases and will be able to represent you and help you get a seized vehicle returned.

My familiarity and experience in DUI cases will assist you in obtaining a fair and just result from the most simple DUI to a very complex case that may include drugs and/or hospital blood tests.

• I will fight for you to keep your license
• I can work with the state's attorney to possibly reduce the violation
• I will make sure your rights are protected
• I will make sure proper police procedure took place
• I will make sure there was sufficient probable cause and evidence