Vancouver WA Drunk Driving Attorneys
Clark County DUI Lawyers
Drunk driving cases can be surprisingly technical. Issues that may arise include breath tests not being prepared correctly at the toxicology lab, Breathalyzers not being properly calibrated and more.
At the law firm of Green & Ritchie, our Vancouver, Washington, drunk driving lawyers know exactly how to pinpoint the issues that the prosecution might overlook. We know because our lead attorneys are former criminal prosecutors. That means we know how the opposition handles cases and can often anticipate their legal tactics.
The Consequences of a DUI/DWI Conviction
Some of the consequences of a DUI/DWI conviction are obvious. Your driver's license may be suspended and you may face jail time or large fines.
Other costs of a conviction for drinking and driving are hidden. They include the thousands of dollars that you may have to spend on an ignition interlock system, alcohol treatment classes, increased insurance rates and more.
Defending Your Driver's License
If you are accused of DUI/DWI, you will actually have two different cases. The first is the driver's license suspension hearing. This is a civil proceeding handled by the Department of Licensing (DOL).
Our lawyers are available to stand by your side during your DOL hearing. We will put our experience to work to help you keep your driver's license.
Defending Against Criminal Charges
The second case is the actual criminal DUI/DWI case. The criminal court system handles this phase.
Our DUI defense team will carefully investigate every aspect of your case to look for opportunities to obtain a positive outcome. We take a team approach in these cases. Therefore, you get the benefit of several people working to enforce your rights and protect your future.
Whether this is your first offense or you have been convicted of DUI/DWI before, we are ready to provide you with the criminal defense you need. In some cases, this will mean challenging your breath test or field sobriety test. In other cases, it will mean finding alternative sentencing options to keep you out of jail.
Contact Us for a Free Consultation
Arrested for drinking and driving? Call our Vancouver, Washington, DUI lawyers at 360.450.2434 or send us an e-mail to schedule a meeting about your drunk driving case. We defend clients charged with DUI/DWI throughout Southwest Washington, including Clark County, Cowlitz County, Skamania County and Pacific County.