Washington DC DUI Lawyer

Aggressive DC DUI Attorney

If you have been charged with driving under the influence (DUI), driving while intoxicated (DWI), or operating while impaired (OWI), a lawyer can help you through the legal process. Our firm’s goal is to offer you sound legal advice and representation if you find yourself facing a DUI charge.

Our Washington DC DUI lawyer website can walk you through the various challenges you face when charged with a DUI. From finding the best lawyer for your case to ensuring your rights are protected, one of our Washington DC DUI lawyers can try and limit the repercussions a DUI charge can have.

Washington DC DUI attorney David Benowitz is a trained instructor of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s DUI Detection & Standardized Field Sobriety Testing course. David Benowitz has studied the EC/ER II and Intoxilyzer 5000 and has completed the Breath Alcohol Technician Course. Mr. Benowitz has more than 13 years of experience as a Washington DC DUI Lawyer. He is Ivy League-educated, an honors law student, and holds an LL.M, an advanced law degree in Trial Advocacy. Mr. Benowitz is the only Washington DC attorney who has been board certified as a criminal advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. Highly experienced in handling Washington DC DUI issues for clients, Mr. Benowitz can put his experience, his education, and his entire team to work to fight for you.

DUI, DWI and OWI Defined

Every state and Washington DC has set the legal limit for intoxication while driving at a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08. However, many people do not realize that they can be charged with an alcohol related driving offense with a BAC below 0.08. Furthermore, Washington DC has zero tolerance for drinking and driving when the driver is under 21. In these instances, the BAC limit is .02. Many people do not realize how little alcohol it can take to reach the legal limit or to show signs of impairment. Below are the alcohol related charges a person can face in Washington DC:

• Driving while intoxicated (DWI) – Driving with a BAC of 0.08 or higher
• Driving under the influence (DUI) – Driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol, even with a BAC below 0.08
• Operating while impaired (OWI) – Driving with signs of impairment such as blood shot eyes, slurred speech, or poor performance on a field sobriety test, even with a BAC below 0.08

DC DUI Penalties

If you are convicted of DUI, DWI, or OWI in Washington DC, you may be subject to fines, jail time, loss of license, mandatory alcohol counseling or treatment, and probation. In addition to the criminal penalties levied with a conviction, your personal and professional life can be altered as well. If you have a security clearance, it can be removed leading to loss of employment or future job opportunities. If you are a student, there can be administrative penalties at your school.

A skilled DC DUI lawyer can help you avoid the negative consequences of a conviction through the careful handling of your defense. By carefully scrutinizing and evaluating all the circumstances of your arrest, BAC analysis, and police procedures, an attorney can determine the optimal defense strategy for your case.

Please call for a free consultation (202) 600-9595.