Johnson County, Iowa DUI Lawyer

The offense of drunk driving in Iowa is called Operating While Intoxicated (OWI). In other states it is often referred to as Driving Under the Influence (DUI), though the charge and the penalties are similar. Under Iowa OWI/DUI laws a motorist can be charged with drunk driving two ways; having a blood alcohol content of .08% or higher, or if a law enforcement officer feels you are under the influence of alcohol or drugs. In other words, you can have a BAC under the legal threshold for intoxication and still be charged with Iowa OWI/DUI. The process of defending yourself against a DUI arrest is difficult and potentially overwhelming. The consequences of being found guilty are significant and long-term.

We Are Here to Help
Having professional legal counsel can help in the disposition of your case. Iowa City DUI Lawyer Dean Keegan will guide you through the legal system and provide you with an aggressive defense. He has specific DUI defense experience and he knows the Iowa DUI laws and courts well. Dean Keegan will help with any driver's license sanctions. For nearly two decades, he has provided his clients with a complete defense strategy that gets results.

Free Consultation
Johnson County DUI Attorney Dean Keegan offers a free initial review of your case. He will listen to you, discuss your case and outline your legal options. Contact Dean Keegan by filling out the form to the left or calling (319) 887-6900. There is no obligation and you have much to gain, so call now.

About Your Driver's License
Following an arrest for driving under the influence in Johnson County, the Iowa Department of Transportation will seek to impose sanctions on your license. This is a separate process from the criminal case, and your license could be affected even if you are found not guilty of DUI. The action is initiated if you refused to submit to a breath or blood test or you took a test and had a BAC in excess of .08%. The DOT will look back 12 years to see there have been any prior suspensions or test refusals before initiating an administrative sanction.

Iowa City DUI Attorney Dean Keegan understands how difficult the loss of a license can be when it comes to work, school and the family. He will fight the license sanctions for you and try to restore your driving privileges. Call now for immediate help.

Penalties for IA DUI
A first offense for operating while intoxicated in Iowa is considered a Serious Misdemeanor that could result in jail, fines and surcharges, substance abuse evaluation and mandatory enrollment in an alcohol education program. The degree of the penalties increases if you have any previous DUI arrests within a 12-year period, with the third or greater offense being classified as a Felony.

A conviction for Iowa DUI would mean having a criminal arrest record, which could impact your employment opportunities and your ability to travel to Canada. That country has been relying on increased data sharing with the U.S. to more strictly enforce its policy of denying entry to any one with a criminal record.

The long-term impact of being found guilty of DUI in Iowa makes it important to challenge the charges against you and try to keep your record clean. Protect your future by calling Iowa City, Iowa DUI Lawyer Dean Keegan now.

Out-of-State Students & Visitors
Those charged with DUI who are not residents of Iowa are still subject to state laws, and they must resolve the case in Iowa. There are complex issues regarding the impact on your driver's license in your home state and scheduling court appearances which Johnson County DUI Lawyer Dean Keegan can help answer. Call today for more information.

About the Law Firm of Dean Keegan
J. Dean Keegan is a criminal defense lawyer who focuses on drunk driving defense. As an experienced defense attorney and former probation officer who handled alcohol related cases, he understands all aspects of a DUI arrest. Dean Keegan will use his background to develop the most appropriate and thorough defense for your case.

Iowa City DUI Lawyer Dean Keegan will challenge evidence, study the arrest report for errors in procedure, determine if any sobriety tests were improperly administered, question witnesses and review the breath test equipment maintenance records. The goal is to make the prosecution prove every point of its argument. If they cannot, there is a chance of getting your case reduced or dismissed.

About Attorney Dean Keegan
Principal of the firm, J. Dean Keegan, is an Iowa native who served in the U.S. Navy and then attended the University of Iowa, where he received an undergraduate degree. He worked as a probation officer and Chemical Dependency Counselor, during which time he co-authored a theoretical model for the treatment for alcoholism that he presented at the Thirty-First International Institute on the Prevention and Treatment of Alcoholism in Rome, Italy. Dean Keegan returned to school and earned his juris doctorate from the University of Iowa College of Law.

Iowa City, Iowa DUI Attorney Dean Keegan is a member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys, the American Association for Justice and the Iowa Trial Lawyers Association. He has been appointed to multiple Board positions with the Iowa Trial Lawyers Association. Attorney Keegan both lectures and attends DUI related classes and seminars.

Dean Keegan enjoys a reputation for being extremely knowledgeable on Iowa OWI/DUI issues and for zealously representing his clients.

Call Now For a Free Case Review
Johnson County DUI Lawyer Dean Keegan offers a free case evaluation that can be scheduled at your convenience. He will help you understand the charges filed against you and outline legal options. For immediate help, call (319) 887-6900 or fill out the consultation request form to the left.