Drunk driving charges are among the most serious in all of criminal law. Unlike many other offenses, a DUI/DWI conviction will remain on your record forever. Even an acquittal can result in your license being suspended or revoked. A DUI/DWI conviction can result in you losing your job, and can negatively affect your future employment opportunities. Your automobile insurance rates will likely increase, and your health and life insurance rates could increase as well. Additionally, if you have been in an accident, you could very well find yourself being sued. Prosecutors work on dozens of DUI/DWI cases every month, winning most of them. If you are charged with a DUI/DWI, you need an attorney who understands the law, and can prepare and present the best available defense.
A DUI/DWI often results in multiple cases, both criminal and civil in nature. Whether you actually operated a vehicle either over the limit or under the influence of alcohol is a criminal charge. However, license suspension/revocation hearings are civil, as are injury lawsuits against drunk drivers. Driver's license hearings have specific and inflexible deadlines, and failure to act in a timely manner will result in your license being suspended or revoked. The smallest misstep in any of the civil or criminal matters can have disastrous consequences.
At The Law Office of Phillip Murphy, our experience, intricate understanding of DUI/DWI law, and aggressive approach to legal defense will allow your case to be treated with the seriousness it deserves. Phillip Murphy knows that even when a DUI/DWI could be pled to a lesser offense, there are no guarantees. If there is a fatal flaw in the prosecution's case that would result in the charges being dismissed, a plea is not only unnecessary, but contrary to your best interests. Some prosecutors will not negotiate pleas, especially in DUI/DWI cases.
For this reason, Phillip Murphy prepares every case as if it were going to trial, thoroughly interviewing each witness, and carefully examining all available evidence. The result of this aggressive approach is to expose any and all weaknesses in the prosecution's case. If you have been charged with DUI/DWI, do not hesitate to contact The Law Office of Phillip Murphy for a free consultation.