If you plead guilty to DWI charges — or if the prosecutor gets a conviction in court — you will face substantial fines, a suspension of your driver’s license, and the potential for jail time. You will also have a record that can interfere with your ability to get a job, rent an apartment, or get into college.
A DWI reduction lawyer in University Park from the Law Offices of Randall B. Isenberg will fight to get your charges reduced or dropped completely. Contact us today for a free case review at 214-696-9253.
How Working With a DWI Reduction Lawyer Can Benefit You
Depending on your past criminal history and the circumstances of your case, you could face felony drunk driving charges that carry huge fines and years or decades in prison. You will also face the potential for community supervision (probation), community service, and alcohol treatment or rehab. You could also lose your driver’s license for up to two years.
When you trust the Law Offices of Randall B. Isenberg to represent you, we will provide services that include:
- Protecting your legal rights
- Answering your questions and helping you explore potential options
- Investigating your case to identify potential errors and violations of your rights
- Negotiating with the prosecutor to get your charges reduced or dropped
- Challenging blood alcohol concentration (BAC) testing results
- Representing you at the ALR license suspension hearing
Throughout the legal process, we will fight for you and your future. With more than 30 years of experience as a criminal defense lawyer, state judge, and felony prosecutor, Randall Isenberg brings unique insight to your case, enabling our legal team to build the strongest possible case on your behalf.
DWI Reduction Options
The specific defense strategies we use in your case will depend on the circumstances of your arrest and the type of charges you face, which may include
- First-offense DWI
- Second-offense DWI
- Third or subsequent offense DWI
- DWI with aggravating circumstances
- Commercial DWI
- Underage DWI
- Intoxication assault
- Intoxication manslaughter
Aggravating circumstances will increase the level of charges you face as well as the potential penalties. Aggravating circumstances may include the following:
- Prior drunk driving offenses
- Having an open container in your vehicle
- Having a minor passenger (under age 15) in your vehicle
- Having a BAC of 0.15 or above
- Causing an accident with property damage
- Causing an accident with life-threatening injuries
- Causing an accident with a fatality
A DWI reduction lawyer in University Park will begin by obtaining all available evidence in your case and analyzing the circumstances to identify procedural errors, violations of your legal rights, and other problems that will provide leverage to negotiate with the prosecutor.
Some options for DWI reduction include:
“Wet” Reckless Driving
We may discuss reducing your charges to reckless driving, sometimes referred to as a “wet reckless.” This could potentially reduce felony drunk driving charges to a misdemeanor.
Obstruction of Passageway
This common alternative for DWI reduction carries class B misdemeanor charges, a preferable alternative to class A misdemeanor or felony DWI charges.
Reduction of Felony Charges to Misdemeanor DWI
Reducing a felony DWI charge to a misdemeanor will reduce the potential fines and jail or prison sentence you face.
Reduction of Aggravated DWI Charges to DWI
Getting aggravated circumstances removed from consideration will also reduce the potential fines and jail or prison time you could receive.
Potential Legal Strategies Your DWI Reduction Lawyer May Employ
To get your drunk driving charges reduced, we will develop legal strategies based on the details of your case. The most common strategies we use to accomplish this goal include the following:
Violation of Your Legal Rights
Any violations of your legal rights can potentially reduce the prosecutor’s chance of getting a conviction.
Lack of Reasonable Suspicion
The police must establish reasonable suspicion of your intoxication or another crime before stopping your car. If they failed to do so, it could invalidate any evidence they collect.
Lack of Probable Cause
Before the police can arrest you for drunk driving, they must establish probable cause of your intoxication. Failure to do so can render any subsequent evidence they collect invalid in court.
Errors in Chemical BAC Testing
The police can make mistakes when administering breathalyzer testing that can render BAC evidence inadmissible in court. Likewise, blood testing labs can make errors in taking, testing, or storing the test sample. Either case could invalidate the evidence in your case.
Inaccurate BAC Test Results
Many factors can cause false positive BAC test results, including medications you take, foods and beverages you consume, and even mouthwash and other oral hygiene products you use.
Alternatives to DWI Reduction
Sometimes, despite our legal team’s best efforts, the prosecutor may refuse to negotiate for a reduction in your DWI charges. In that case, we may recommend alternatives that could include:
- Diversion or deferred adjudication programs
- Taking your case to court
Whatever options you ultimately choose, our legal team will be there throughout the process, supporting you, answering your questions, and providing all the information you need to make an informed choice for your future.
Diversion programs and deferred adjudication can help you avoid some of the adverse outcomes of a DWI conviction. If you qualify for a program, our team will prepare your application and submit it on your behalf, making the strongest possible case to the judge.
If we do take your case to court, the prosecutor must meet a high burden of proof to get a conviction. We will make the strongest, most persuasive case possible on your behalf, putting the experience and insights of our team fully behind you.
Get Help from a DWI Reduction Lawyer in University Park
If you face any type of DWI charge in University Park, you do not have to face this situation alone. Before you make any decisions about your case or agree to provide a statement to the police or prosecutor, explore your options by talking to a University Park DWI reduction lawyer.
The Law Offices of Randall B. Isenberg provides a no-cost, no-obligation consultation. Call us today: 214-696-9253.
