At Patel Fuller Law Firm, we understand the stress of being charged with a DWI (Driving While Intoxicated). We can explain your rights and help ensure you see the best possible outcomes following your arrest. We will get you released from jail quickly and help reduce the negative impact your arrest has on you, your finances, and your loved ones.

Driving While Intoxicated

Being charged with a DWI offense can be frustrating as you might have consumed alcohol but still be able to maintain your mental and physical faculties. When it comes to most field sobriety tests, other factors may be at play that are not caused by intoxication. That is why it is important to seek legal assistance immediately.

Suspicion of DWI

A police officer will pull you over if they feel you are demonstrating signs of impaired driving, such as:

  • Swerving
  • Inability to remain in one lane
  • Nearly hitting something or someone
  • Erratic braking
  • Not completing a stop at a stop sign or red light
  • Rolling stops
  • Driving with extreme caution such as driving too slowly
  • Taking a turn too narrowly or widely
  • Drifting from side to side

With these suspicions, it is within the officer’s rights to pull you over.

DWI Consequences

A DWI offense is very serious. If found guilty, you can suffer severe consequences, including:

  • Suspension or revocation of your driver’s license
  • Incarceration
  • Termination of employment
  • The breakdown of your family

DWI Process

Unfortunately, once arrested for a DWI, you will have a long road ahead. We can assist you from the moment of your arrest through to the final outcome. We are well-versed in the technicalities that will affect your case and will defend you aggressively to ensure you receive a fair judgment.

Our goal is to avoid a conviction or reduce the fines and chances for your loss of license and incarceration.

DWI Basics

Here are some of the basics you should understand about being arrested or charged with a DWI:

  • You do not necessarily have to register a blood alcohol level of .08 to be charged with DWI.
  • You can lose your driving privileges from 90 days to two years.
  • The suspension of your license will begin 40 days after the charge was made if you do not acquire legal assistance.
  • If you have a commercial driver’s license, your refusal or failure to take a breath test could have your commercial driving status revoked for a period of one year.
  • For commercial driver’s licenses, an officer can take your license and issue you a special temporary permit with a notice of suspension. You must request a hearing within 15 days, or your license is automatically suspended for 40 days following your arrest.

At Patel Fuller Law Firm, we understand the complexities of being charged with DWI. We will help reduce stress and ensure your rights are fully protected. We will reduce the effects your DWI has on your life, job, and finances, fighting for the best possible outcomes.