“Time is of the essence” is especially apt regarding any contract or criminal defense.
If you are arrested on a DUI charge, whether you refused to take or failed a breathalyzer test, you have only seven days to request a hearing to contest the administrative suspension of your driver’s license. Ideally, you should retain an attorney as soon as possible, within a day or two at most, of a DUI arrest.
In Idaho, a drunken driving arrest begins two separate but related legal proceedings: a criminal hearing which considers the alleged violation of the law and an administrative hearing which can lead to the suspension or loss of your driver’s license.
Some DUI arrests can be successfully overcome based on improper police behavior and procedures. When I represent a client in a DUI case, I look at every aspect of the event to uncover any possible basis on which to challenge and overcome the charge.
I look at the reason for the stop and investigation, the breath test at the station, and any other circumstances which could exonerate my client.
In other cases, the state’s position is strong. When we talk about your arrest, I will give you my frank assessment of the strength of your case. In these situations, I use my experience and understanding of the court to obtain an outcome which minimizes the penalties and disruption in life resulting from a conviction. A primary goal is to enable clients to retain their driver’s licenses, so they can put the event behind them and move forward with their lives.