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Skilled Representation for Drunk Driving Offenses in Washington D.C. 

DUI Defense, Drunk Driving Lawyers Washington DC - OWI Attorneys at Lotze Mosley LLPThe most frequent run-ins people experience with law enforcement officials occur while driving. Police and highway patrol officers keep our streets and highways safe by ticketing those who violate the rules of the road, but some traffic tickets can mean more than merely paying a fine.

Multiple operating while intoxicated violations can result in the loss of your driver’s license and complete driving privileges. If you were in an accident while operating a vehicle under the influence, you may face civil liability and, in some cases, punitive damages. Your insurance rates can skyrocket, and repeat offenders can face serious jail time, fines, probation, and damage to their professional and personal integrity.

Our Washington, DC DUI lawyers at Lotze Mosley, LLP represent drivers throughout metropolitan Washington, D.C. when they have been arrested or ticketed for: 

  • Driving under the influence (DUI)
  • Reckless driving
  • Fleeing or eluding the police
  • Driver’s license offenses
    • Driving after license suspension or revocation
    • Driving without a license
    • Violating license restrictions

What Are DUI/OWI Charge Penalties in Washington, D.C., and Maryland? 

Driving under the influence or operating a vehicle while intoxicated are both very serious charges that require a committed DUI lawyer in Washington D.C. or Maryland, depending on where your arrest took place, to overcome.

The circumstances of your traffic stop, including whether you were arrested as part of a roadblock, will result in different penalties.

For a first offense, the penalty is 180 days and/or $1,000 fine if the client’s BAC is below .20. Your blood alcohol level at the time of the arrest — including being over the .20 BAC mark — will require mandatory minimum penalties to be enforced by the courts.

The Department of Motor Vehicles also imposes consequences on those who have been convicted of or arrested for DUI. The DMV will suspend your driver’s license for a period of one year after an arrest. This will compromise your ability to get to work or school and could jeopardize your livelihood going forward. Do not allow a single mistake to take over your life when our OWI attorneys in Washington D.C. can pursue the outcome you deserve.

If you have a previous DUI conviction on your record, there are also mandatory minimums for incarceration, which will require an experienced drunk driving lawyer in Washington D.C. to focus on providing each of our clients with the best outcome available for their unique circumstances.

What Are the Next Steps After DUI Charges in Washington, D.C.? 

If you have been charged with a DUI, you should contact a Washington, D.C DUI lawyer immediately at (202) 393-0535 to ensure your rights are protected throughout the legal process.

After you have contacted our drunk driving lawyer in Washington D.C., we will schedule an initial meeting to review your charges, your previous arrest or conviction record — when applicable — and design a strategy to create solutions for your unique case.

Our Washington, D.C. drunk driving attorneys will gather the facts of your case to boost your defense, including identifying potential witnesses and interviewing them to ensure all the facts can be presented to the prosecution, which will allow them to rethink their charges.

It is also important to contest any DMV infraction based on the evidence we collect on your behalf. We will not allow our clients to be charged and convicted of an OWI or DUI without putting up a fight, and building the best case for our client’s unique circumstances, so they can move forward with their lives without these serious charges hanging over their heads.

Our operating while intoxicated lawyers in Washington, D.C. have been building strong defenses for our clients for more than two decades, giving each of our clients the ability to fight for their freedom.

Should I Contact My Insurance Company After a Washington D.C. DUI Arrest? 

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You should never contact your insurance company without consulting our OWI lawyer in Washington D.C. first. Insurance companies require each of their phone conversations to be recorded, which means they can turn over the conversation to the prosecutor’s office to be used against you.

What you may believe is an innocent interaction with your trusted insurance agent can turn into evidence for the prosecution. Your first line of defense is contacting our experienced drunk driving lawyers in Washington D.C.

We will provide the legal guidance you need to limit your communication with the prosecutor and the insurance company, so you can minimize the opportunity to incriminate yourself while we make your case and pursue the best outcome available for your unique circumstances.

Can I Pursue an Expungement After a DUI or OWI Conviction in Washington D.C.? 

Life after a DUI arrest can be very difficult, as the complications from your arrest seem to linger for months or even years after your arrest.

If you have been arrested and charged with a DUI or OWI, the stain on your record can jeopardize your ability to get a job, secure a loan, or enjoy your personal and family life without judgment.

Our operating while intoxicated lawyers in Washington D.C. will build your case by focusing on a resolution of an acquittal, dismissal, or the pursuit of a successful diversion agreement with the courts — when your charges and previous criminal record allow — so we can pursue an expungement of the charges.

At Lotze Mosley, LLP, our drunk driving attorneys in Washington D.C. can pursue an expungement of your DUI charges, sealing your legal record of an arrest or a criminal conviction through a court-ordered process that allows your charges to be wiped clean.

An expungement will keep future employers, lenders, leasing agents, and any public or government figure who conducts a background check from seeing the erased conviction with the help of our OWI attorneys in Washington D.C., so you can get your life back on track.

Our Washington, D.C. criminal lawyers have also helped people who were suspected or accused of committing:

How Can the Washington DC DUI Lawyers at Lotze Mosley LLP Help? 

Our Washington, D.C. DUI lawyers represent clients in Superior Court and at the Department of Motor Vehicle hearings. We will help you explore your options, fight for your rights, and counsel you through various stages of your drunk driving case, so you can focus on your future.

Never make a statement or agree to a plea bargain with the prosecutor’s office without allowing our drunk driving attorneys in Washington D.C. to review your case first. We will focus on a defense strategy that is tailored to your specific needs, so we can produce the best outcome available for your unique case.

Call Our Washington DC DUI Attorneys Now For a Free Consultation

If you have been arrested for driving under the influence or operating a vehicle while intoxicated, do not wait until your court date arrives to search for help. Contact our experienced DUI lawyers in Washington D.C. at (202) 393-0535 immediately after your release from the arrest to ensure you never have to face the prosecutor’s office alone. Call us now to learn more about our experience and how our Washington, D.C. criminal lawyers can help you focus on your future, instead of these DUI charges.

Frequently Asked Questions For Our Washington D.C. DUI Attorney

How Can a Washington D.C. Criminal Defense Attorney Help with My DUI Case?

If you have been charged with a DUI, our operating while intoxicated lawyers in Washington D.C. will fully review your case, including the evidence the prosecutor’s office has obtained to pursue a conviction. It is our goal to have any illegally obtained evidence whether by faulty BAC testing or officer misconduct — blocked from use. Next, we will either prepare your case for dismissal. seek the best outcome through negotiations with the courts, or by taking your case to court and defending your rights in front of a judge.

Do I Have to Take A Field Sobriety Test If I Am Pulled Over in Washington D.C.?

A driver is under no obligation to perform the DUI standardized field sobriety test. They are also under no obligation to submit to a breathalyzer, chemical, blood, or urine test. However, our DUI lawyers in Washington D.C. must make all drivers aware that there are immediate penalties for objecting to these screenings.

What Are the Penalties for Not Submitting to A Breathalyzer Test in Washington D.C.?

Our DUI attorneys in Washington D.C. caution drivers when observing the right to refuse a breathalyzer, chemical DUI test, or failing to submit to a blood or urine screening after being pulled over for suspicion of drunk driving, that their driving privileges can be immediately suspended.

Will I Lose My Driver’s License If I Am Convicted of a DUI in Washington D.C.?

If you are convicted of OWI, your driver’s license will be suspended as one part of the many consequences. For first-time offenders, the license suspension period begins with a mandatory minimum of six months. For second-time offenders, the license suspension period begins with a mandatory minimum of two years. For third-time offenders, the license suspension period begins with a mandatory minimum of three years. If you are arrested for OWI, DWI, or DUI, contact our drunk driving attorneys in Washington D.C. to secure the legal help you will need to produce the best results for your unique circumstances.

Can I Be Sentenced to Jail If I Am Convicted of a DUI in Washington D.C.?

If you have been charged with OWI, DWI, or DUI, it is important to retain an operating while an intoxicated attorney in Washington D.C. to avoid jail time. Even first-time offenders could face jail time if the circumstances of their arrest are severe enough. Second, third, and fourth time OWI offenders face minimum mandatory jail time of 10, 12, and 45 days, respectively. If you are found guilty of the charges, the sentence could be much longer. You will need an attorney to mitigate the maximum sentence imposed by the prosecutor’s office, and our Operating While Intoxicated lawyers in D.C. can help.

Where Will My Car Be Towed to If I Am Arrested for an OWI in Washington D.C.?

If you are arrested for OWI, DWI, or DUI, your car will be towed from the location where you were pulled over and arrested. To locate your vehicle, log on to the D.C. municipal website to find where it has been towed, and to inquire about the fees to get it out of impound. Then contact our drunk driving lawyer in Washington D.C., so you are prepared long before your court date arrives.

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