Pierre South Dakota DUI Lawyers

The offense of impaired or drunk driving in South Dakota is called driving under the influence (DUI). Whereas the legal threshold for intoxication is defined as having a blood alcohol content in excess of .08%, South Dakota DUI laws also stipulate that a motorist can be arrested for DUI by simply showing signs of impairment from alcohol or drugs. You can also be charged with South Dakota DUI even if you are not driving. Sitting in a driver's seat with the vehicle keys can be judged as being in physical control of a vehicle.

Regardless of whether you were legally intoxicated or not, you could be facing serious penalties and long-term consequences.

Fortunately you still have rights under the law and the ability to challenge the charges filed against you. Having an experienced and qualified South Dakota DUI lawyer will ensure that your rights are protected and that you get the best possible resolution.

The Pierre South Dakota DUI Lawyers with the Schreiber Law Firm provide their clients with a philosophy called Xtreme Justice. They will use their knowledge of South Dakota DUI law, their commitment to creative defense strategies and their experience with the DUI court system to help you, regardless of the complexity or difficulty of your case.

If you have been charged with driving under the influence in South Dakota, contact the Hughes County SD DUI Attorneys with The Schreiber Law Firm by calling (605) 494-3004 or filling out the consultation request form to the left.

During a free initial consultation the Schreiber Law Firm will listen to your story, answer your questions, review the specifics of your case and outline your legal options. All before you decide to hire them. Time is very important, so to save your license and get the best result, call now.

Following an arrest for DUI in Hughes County two cases will be filed against you. One is a criminal case that is resolved in the courts. The other is an administrative or civil case that will seek to suspend your license. These are two very different cases, and you could win your DUI case and still lose your license. The terms and duration of the suspension depend on a number of factors, including whether you refused to submit to a breath test or took the test and had a very elevated blood alcohol content.

You can petition for an Administrative Driver's License Hearing and try to keep your driving privileges but you have a limited amount of time to do so. The hearing involves the presentation of evidence and testimony and having legal guidance can improve the chances of success.

For more information and immediate help with your license, contact the Pierre DUI Attorneys with the Schreiber Law Firm as soon as possible.

Most criminal cases of drunk driving in South Dakota are classified as misdemeanors. If convicted for even first offense DUI you face significant penalties that can include fines, court costs, loss of license, required high-risk SR-22 insurance, license reinstatement fees, jail, community service, an alcohol assessment and possible mandatory enrollment in an alcohol treatment program.

It is important to note that in cases of South Dakota DUI the court will look back ten years for any additional alcohol related traffic convictions. With each successive drunk driving offense, the penalties increase. A third offense is considered a felony.

A DUI conviction would mean having a criminal arrest record, which could impact your ability to find or keep a job or open a credit account. Canada is increasingly turning away visitors who have a criminal record, including drunk driving offenses.

Each case is unique but it may be possible to have the charges against you reduced or dismissed. Errors in procedure can be made, equipment may not be calibrated and sometimes impairment may not be definitively proved.

The Hughes County South Dakota DUI Lawyers with the Schreiber Law Firm will fight to keep your record clean. Protect your future and call now for the help you need and deserve.

The Pierre DUI Lawyers with the Schreiber Law Firm practice criminal law with an emphasis on drunk driving defense. They will provide you with high-quality, responsive and cost-effective legal services. They also know that a DUI in South Dakota can lead to a stressful time, so they will communicate with you to allay your fears and treat you with honesty, respect and confidentiality.

Principal of the firm, Brad Schreiber, earned a degree in Criminal Justice from Huron College and a juris doctorate from the University South Dakota Law School. He has clerked for the South Dakota Supreme Court and is a former police officer, giving him a very unique perspective of criminal and DUI cases.

Pierre DUI Lawyer Brad Schreiber is the past president of the South Dakota Trial lawyers Association and has twice served as Bar Commissioner for the South Dakota State Bar Association. He is a member of the National College of DUI Defense and the National Association Criminal Defense Lawyers.

To schedule a free review of your case, contact the Hughes County DUI Lawyers with the Schreiber Law Firm by calling (605) 494-3004 or filling out the form to the left. Your inquiry will be kept confidential and there is no obligation, so call now.