There is really no such thing as a basic or "minor" drunk driving offense in Oregon under today's strict laws. Simply giving in and pleading guilty is a decision many people later regret.
The myth that outcomes will be the same with or without a skilled Portland DUII lawyer on your side is a destructive one. The laws and procedures involved with the charge officially called driving under the influence of intoxicants (DUII) are complex. The outcome of your case is not a foregone conclusion.
If you have been arrested for DUII in Oregon, you face the prospect of a significant fine, driver's license suspension for a year or longer, many thousands in increased insurance costs, and even jail time and the loss of your job. We urge you to consult an attorney with in-depth DUI defense knowledge and decades of experience in Portland area courts.
Our Beaverton DUII Defense Lawyers Will Look at Every Angle on Your Case
What a skilled metro Portland DUI lawyer at our firm can accomplish for you will depend on many factors, but the severity of the penalties justifies thorough evaluation of issues such as:
- Whether the officer had probable cause to stop your vehicle
- Whether procedural mistakes — in administering the Breathalyzer, informing you of your rights, or other aspects of your case — could enable us to win a dismissal or acquittal
- Your eligibility for diversion to avoid a conviction if this is your first DUII offense
- All legal options for minimizing the severe, far-reaching consequences of conviction for an underage DUI, a felony DUI charge if you have multiple DUI offenses on your record, or a charge resulting in suspension of your CDL
- Whether, based on our assessment of the full situation, a guilty or not guilty DUI plea makes the most sense for you
Aggressive Oregon DUII Defense or Skilled Negotiation: 503-608-7851
We have extensive experience helping people from out of state deal with Oregon DUII charges, counseling parents who want the best possible defense for their children, and dealing with a range of other situations such as drug-related DUI and boating or biking DUI.
At Helzer Cromar & Schneider, we take every case seriously and provide individual attention to every client. If you or your child has been arrested for DUII, contact us for a consultation as soon as possible.
