DWI Lawyer - The Defender of Drivers Rights

Alcohol in conjunction with operating a vehicle is a recipe for the creation of a potentially dangerous and compromising situation for a driver. Should an individual find they are charged with driving while intoxicated, the first call they need to make is to an experienced DWI lawyer.

A charge of DWI should be taken seriously and addressed immediately with the aid of an excellent criminal defense lawyer, before the charge has a chance to reverberate throughout the driver’s life. The loss of a driver’s license or driving privileges can lead to complications of both a personal and professional nature. A DWI lawyer who has experience explaining the traffic offenses / charges and has a history of successful negotiations with prosecutors is a vital addition to the driver’s defense team.

There is a window of time – in some states it is 7 days – where a request for a hearing must be made, because if this time is allowed to elapse the possibility of a loss of certain rights and privileges may occur without the driver even being aware of this fact. The charge of DWI has many layers and requires the assistance of a DWI lawyer to adequately explain the charges, restrictions, probation and everything that will transpire from the time of the arrest forward. This will include the legal options available to the driver, the possible loss of the driver’s license (temporarily or for an extended period), if jail time is a concern and whether or not probation is a possibility.

An experienced DWI lawyer should have an understanding of the standardized field sobriety test (Roadside Maneuvers). Some lawyers choose to become certified in the administering of the test. This knowledge allows for the argument to be presented as flawed testing procedures and / or possible defects in the testing equipment. A defense lawyer will be able to assist a defendant in making informed decisions, review the evidence in the case, explain the science behind the blood alcohol test and define what revocation, suspension, restrictions and 'points' mean to someone charged with DWI.

Everyone deserves to be represented when they are ordered to appear in court. Unless the defendant is appointed a lawyer by the court, they are expected to retain a lawyer on their own and at their own expense. A criminal defense lawyer should be a member of the Bar Association, the Criminal Defense Bar and a history of arguing (and winning) cases before the State Supreme Court is an added plus. A driving while intoxicated offense can be a serious violation to carry on a driving record. To be found guilty and sentenced could mean days, months or years of restrictions, probation or loss of driving privileges all together. A DWI lawyer who can boast of a reputation for excellence, experience, is a recognized and respected negotiator and has knowledge of all the defendant’s rights is the one individual who can successfully navigate through the legal mess the driver currently finds himself in.