Get Help With Drunk Driving Accusations
A drunk driving charge is a serious matter that can lead to criminal penalties, including substantial periods of incarceration and the major inconvenience arising from a suspended driver's license. If you've been charged, you can seek a positive result with the help of an experienced advocate who will guide you through every step of the process.
David L. DenHartigh, Attorney at Law, has represented many Oregon clients on drunk driving charges. Contact him to learn how he can defend you and protect your rights.
Face DUII Charges With Skilled Legal Help
In Oregon, the legal term for drunk driving is driving while under the influence of intoxicants (DUII). Other abbreviations that are commonly used — especially in other states — include DUI, DWI, OWI and OMVWI. Related charges include boating under the influence and flying under the influence.
If you have been cited for DUII, contact a lawyer immediately. If you failed or refused a breath, urine or blood test you will have only 10 days to submit a written request for a hearing to challenge an administrative (DMV) suspension of your drivers license. The administrative (DMV) license suspension proceeding is an entirely separate proceeding from the criminal DUII court proceeding. Don't wait until your first court appearance on the criminal charge, or your drivers license will be suspended automatically.
You particularly need a skilled, experienced DUII lawyer if you already have a DUII conviction on your record. The penalties increase upon multiple convictions. For example, the third conviction in a 10-year period is a felony and will result in a permanent revocation of your drivers license.
Don't Surrender Your Rights
The general public is not necessarily aware of all the defenses that are available by law to people accused of DUII, both in the criminal proceeding and in the DMV administrative license suspension proceeding. There is often an assumption that "scientific" evidence such as a breath test is infallible, but that is not always the case.
You should consult an attorney with knowledge and skill in the area of DUII defense before jumping to any conclusions about your likelihood of successfully defeating the charges.
Contact David to discuss how he can help you respond in a timely fashion to your DUII charges.
