Neenah, Appleton Drunk Driving Defense Lawyer
In Wisconsin, the first drunk driving (OWI/DWI/DUI) offense is civil and involves a fine and driver's license suspension; second and later offenses are criminal and result in jail time. A fifth offense is automatically a felony and often means the accused will go to prison. In most counties, the conviction rate is greater than 90 percent.
Despite those facts, defense lawyers at Hammett Bellin & Oswald LLC have had good success in the reduction and dismissal of OWI charges. How do our attorneys do it? They examine all facets of a case carefully, from the time of the traffic stop and breath test through the period our client was placed in police custody. We may call on technical experts to examine BAC testing equipment and challenge the validity of test results. In some cases, our lawyers go back to previous offenses and challenge those convictions retroactively. The attorneys help every client recover driving privileges as soon as possible.
If you were arrested for drunk driving or operating a vehicle under the influence of drugs, you may feel there is nothing a lawyer can do to improve your position, and it will be easiest to pay your fine and forget the issue. We urge you, before making that decision, to discuss your situation and a possible defense against drunk driving charges with an attorney. If you would like to discuss representation, please call our Neenah law office toll-free at 866-745-1152 or e-mail us to arrange a confidential, free phone consultation. A criminal defense lawyer will explain whether, in our attorney's opinion, you need a lawyer to protect your rights.
Free consultation
Hiring a lawyer is an important decision. In order to provide you with the opportunity to meet us and discuss your situation before retaining our firm to represent you, we offer free initial consultations regarding drunk driving defense. Please contact our Neenah office and arrange to speak with an attorney. We serve clients throughout the Fox River Valley and Northeastern Wisconsin.
