Covington - Dickman Law Offices:
A drunk driving (DUI / DWI) conviction carries serious criminal and
civil penalties in Kentucky. You face driver’s license suspension, can
be sentenced to significant jail time or lengthy probation, pay stiff
fines, and be required to attend alcohol and drug treatment. You may
have to have an interlock device installed in your car to prevent
operating under the influence. Your insurance rates will almost
certainly rise. If you refuse the breathalyzer, you will lose your
license, even if you are ultimately found blameless. While there are
other traffic violations that carry very serious consequences, such as
reckless driving, fleeing an officer, and vehicular homicide, being
convicted of DUI / DWI is usually the most serious criminal charge
faced by otherwise law-abiding citizens. This is more serious than a
traffic ticket.
Being charged with the offense of DWI / DUI or Driving Under the Influence is a serious legal matter.
Until your case is finalized in court, you should not discuss your case with anyone other than your lawyer.
If you are contacted by the police or anyone else, you should decline discussing the case without the presence of your lawyer.
You should never attempt to contact witnesses who have been listed
to testify against you. This can sometimes be misinterpreted as an
effort to intimidate or influence such witnesses' testimony and can
have disastrous consequences.
If you believe that witnesses may actually be helpful to your case,
make a note of the way in which you think they may help and tell your
lawyer about it. This will protect you from any unfair claims with
respect to such witnesses.
Jonathan Bruce:
There are no minor criminal convictions. Prompt attention from an experienced criminal defense attorney can mean the difference between freedom and severe restrictions on driving privileges Ñ and even jail time. An experienced lawyer knows how to get and challenge police reports, negotiate bond reductions, arrange for alternatives to jail time, and negotiate reduction of penalties. There is no substitute for skilled legal representation after a DUI / DWI / OWI arrest.
Covington-Tasha K. Scott:
DUI/DWI Defense
An arrest for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) can be a frightening
experience. Take control of the situation by choosing an attorney who
understands DUI defense and is not afraid to fight for you and your
rights.
Covington-Michael
Bouldin: Remember, if you are charged with a crime, you have the right
to have your attorney present at every proceeding and during any
questioning by police or the prosecution. Don't risk facing a criminal
charge alone.
Covington-Shannon Sexton:
The area of Criminal Defense involves any instance where an individual is charged with a criminal offense by the government, whether it is a violation such as a traffic ticket, a misdemeanor such as Operating a Motor Vehicle While Under the Influence (DUI), or a felony offense.