Portland DUI Attorneys
In Oregon, it is illegal to operate a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicants. This criminal offense is called DUII (driving under the influence of intoxicants) and is also commonly referred to as DUI (driving under the influence).
The Portland DUI lawyers at our firm are experienced in offering aggressive criminal defense representation to drivers throughout Portland and the surrounding areas that are facing a variety of drunk driving charges, including, but not limited to, the following:
Portland, Oregon DUI Charges
Portland DUI charges are serious, and you will need a defense attorney at your side if you are going to have any chance of avoiding license suspension by the Oregon DMV as well as criminal penalties. You may face drunk driving charges if you are driving:
- While your normal abilities (mental and/or physical) are impaired due to intoxicants.
- With a blood or breath alcohol concentration of .08% or greater.
Penalties for DUII / DUI in Portland
A driver can be charged for physical/mental impairment or for an illegal blood alcohol concentration, or for both. Breath and blood tests will be used as proof of a blood alcohol level above the legal limit, and field sobriety tests as well as the arresting officer’s observations may be used as evidence of impairment. If convicted, you may face a number of penalties, depending upon the specifics of your particular DUI case:
- Fines and court fees
- Driver’s license suspension or revocation
- Imprisonment in a state or county correctional facility
- Community service
- Drug or alcohol evaluation and treatment
- Victim impact panel
- Probation
Why You Need a DUI Defense Lawyer
You need an experienced Portland DUI defense lawyer on your side as soon as possible if you have been arrested on suspicion of drunk driving. You have to act quickly in order to have a chance to contest your driver’s license suspension at a DMV hearing and to have your rights protected through the criminal court process as well. With the help of a dedicated defense lawyer, you can avoid the many penalties associated with a DUI conviction.
Contact a Portland DUI attorney at our firm regarding your drunk driving case and charges!
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