A DUI / DWI is not a minor traffic violation. It is a serious criminal charge that can have significant consequences. If you have been charged with a DUI / DWI in Washington DC, you need an experienced Criminal Defense Attorney that will zealously protect your rights.

There are several reasons to hire a DUI / DWI Attorney including: avoiding jail time, avoiding unnecessary citations on your criminal record, keeping your drivers license and avoiding substantial increases in car insurance premiums.

It is important to understand the crime with which you have been charged. The charge of "Driving under the Influence" (DUI) requires that a driver of a motor vehicle have a "blood alcohol content" (BAC) of .08 or greater. "Driving While Impaired" (DWI) requires that an individual driving have a BAC between .04 and .08. A conviction on either charge may include substantial fines, possible jail time, and the loss of driving privileges.

Washington DC operates under what is known as the "implied consent" rule. This means that by accepting your drivers license and executing your privilege to drive you have consented to a blood alcohol test if you are stopped by a police officer under suspicion of drunk driving. If you decide to refuse the test, you may have your driver's license suspended.

If you have been charged with a DUI / DWI it is important that you contact a criminal defense attorney immediately. In Washington DC individuals charged with a DUI / DWI only have five days to file for a license suspension hearing before losing their driving privileges.

Please give the Law Offices of David Benowitz a call for a free no obligation consultation today.