DUIWashington D.C. DUI Attorney
Washington, D.C. DUI Attorneys handling DUI, DWI & drunk driving cases in the District of Columbia. Washington, D.C. DUI Lawyers Meng & Alpert.
There are two offenses for drunk driving in Washington, D.C.; a DUI is charged if the motorist’s blood alcohol content is .079% or lower and a DWI is charged when the BAC is .08% or higher. The distinction between DUI and DWI is the exact opposite of drinking and driving in Maryland. Washington, D.C. is one of the few jurisdictions that penalize people when they have a BAC below the legal limit for intoxication, so in either situation you are facing criminal charges and you could lose your driver’s license.
You have constitutional rights however, and because of the severity of the penalties for being found guilty of Washington, D.C. DUI/DWI, it is important to fight the charges filed against you. Professional legal guidance can make a difference though you should retain the services of a lawyer with DUI experience.
District of Columbia DUI Attorneys Meng & Alpert focus on criminal law, especially DUI defense. They understand DUI laws and have excellent courtroom experience. Lead DUI defense attorney Andrew Alpert has defended over 500 DUI cases in the area. As a former prosecutor, he has a unique understanding of the prosecution’s tactics that can directly benefit you.
Time is very important, so if you want to keep your driver’s license and win your case, contact Washington, D.C. DUI Attorneys Meng & Alpert immediately. Call (301) 627-1600 or simply fill out the consultation request form to the left. The initial review of your case is free and confidential.
Penalties for a DUI
A motorist charged with first offense drunk driving in the District of Columbia could face loss of license, fines, jail time and significantly higher auto insurance premiums. The penalties increase if there has been a previous DUI arrest, and could include mandatory installation of an ignition interlock device. A conviction for driving under the influence would result in a criminal record that could cause employment difficulties, especially if security clearance is required for the job.
District of Columbia DUI Lawyers Meng & Alpert will work to keep your arrest record clean. Contact them now to see if they can get your DUI reduced or possibly even dismissed.
About your driver’s license
The District of Columbia will pursue two cases against a motorist arrested for suspicion of DUI. One is the criminal case, resolved in the court system. The other will seek to suspend your driver’s license.
Having legal representation could improve the odds of successfully petitioning for a hardship license and maintaining your driving privileges. Contact Washington, D.C. DUI Attorneys Meng & Alpert for more information.
About Washington, D.C. DUI Lawyers Meng & Alpert
Meng & Alpert, LLC focuses on DUI defense and DUI laws, and the law firm has a successful record of defending clients accused of drinking and driving in Washington, D.C. Attorney Andrew D. Alpert has a reputation as a skilled leader in the DUI defense community. As a member of the National College of DUI Defense, he has received advanced training in legal strategies, defense procedures, scientific analysis of evidence and understanding police and prosecution procedures.
Andrew Alpert received an undergraduate degree from Franklin & Marshall College and earned his Juris Doctorate from George Washington University. He is a member of the Maryland Trial Lawyers Association, the Maryland Criminal Defense AttorneyÅfs Association and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Mr. Alpert is a Sustaining Member National College for DUI Defense. He is admitted to the bar in District of Columbia, Maryland, Pennsylvania and New Jersey. He is also admitted to practice law in the US District Court for District of Columbia and the US District Court of Maryland.
The District of Columbia Attorneys at Meng & Alpert own and operate several breath test machines. Andrew Alpert is a Certified Breath Alcohol Technician by the US Department of Transportation. He is also certified by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the International Association of Chiefs of Police in DUI/DWI detection and the application of Standardized Field Sobriety Tests. Mr. Alpert continues to both teach and attend numerous DUI seminars and he has received many awards and recognitions for his work in DUI defense.
The lawyers at Meng & Alpert, LLC know how to mount an aggressive and successful defense against the charge of DUI in the District of Columbia.
If you’ve been arrested for DUI, DWI or another alcohol-related vehicle offense in Washington, D.C., it is very important to act quickly. For a free review of your case, contact the DUI Lawyers at Meng & Alpert as soon as possible by calling (301) 627-1600 or filling out the consultation request form to the left.
Meng & Alpert will fight for your license, your job and your freedom.
