West Virginia is a great place to live, but not a great place to be arrested for drunk driving. First offense DUI laws are among the harshest in the nation. It was probably a great evening, drinking more than a couple beers and listening and dancing to a great little country band, but it didn’t end well. Sitting handcuffed in the back of the police car was sobering, in more ways than one. All anyone wants now is to just make it all go away as quickly as possible.
It was the first time, after all, so maybe the smartest and cheapest way out is to just plead guilty. Would it be worthwhile to consult with DUI Attorneys in Morgantown, WV? Pleading guilty instead of contacting a DUI attorney would be recklessly jeopardizing your freedom and driving license. Even a first offender can spend time in jail if convicted; it could be as long as six months. There will be court costs in addition to fines up to $500. The court could require that an ignition interlock system be installed on your car and mandate attendance at alcohol education classes.
The DMV will want to suspend the violator’s driving license, for as long as possible. How long a time that will be depends on the circumstances of the case and how high the blood alcohol level tested. It is imperative to talk to DUI Attorneys in Morgantown WV. An attorney experienced in handling DUI cases will explain what steps can be taken to reinstate the license quickly.
The Wagner Law firm focuses exclusively on DUI cases throughout West Virginia. These DUI Attorneys in Morgantown, WV understand the system and know how best to effectively represent their clients. All of their resources and expertise are devoted to all types of DUI cases. Harley Davis has defended over 1,600 DUI cases, from first offenses to complicated DUI homicides. In fact, Harley wrote the book: West Virginia DUI Defense. For over ten years, he was the West Virginia State Delegate to the National College for DUI Defense. Mr. Wagner is also one of two attorneys in West Virginia who have hands-on training with field sobriety testing and as an operator of the Intoximeter EC/IRII. Anyone facing prosecution for a DUI charge anywhere in West Virginia should strongly consider contacting Harley Wagner for a free DUI consultation.
