Washington County WI OWI/DUI Lawyers

In the State of Wisconsin, the offense for drunk driving is termed operating while intoxicated. Other states use different terms like driving under the influence and driving while intoxicated. The offenses are similar and may result in jail, loss of driver's license and fines.

If you have been accused of operating while intoxicated or driving under the influence in Wisconsin, you are facing a legally difficult and emotionally trying ordeal. The police and prosecution team will use their resources to seek a conviction. You need someone who will look out for your interests and protect your rights.

The Washington County OWI/DUI Lawyers with the Birdsall Law Offices focus on providing excellent representation in criminal defense matters, especially helping to preserve the rights of those accused of drunk driving in Wisconsin. Drinking and driving is never condoned. Despite this, the attorneys at the Birdsall Law Offices know that drivers can be wrongly accused. It is not against the law to drink and drive in Wisconsin, only to drive while you are impaired, so just because you've been arrested does not mean you are guilty.

The West Bend DUI Lawyers at Birdsall Law Offices will use their knowledge of WI DUI laws, their legal experience and their commitment to help you to get the best possible result from your case. The state must prove its case beyond a reasonable doubt in all criminal matters, and with clear and convincing evidence in first offense civil DUI cases. The Birdsall Law Offices will challenge every one of the prosecution's points, opening the possibility of having your charges reduced or the case dismissed.

If you are determined to fight the charges filed against you, it is critical that you immediately contact qualified and experienced DUI criminal defense lawyers John Birdsall and Theodore Perlick Molinari at Birdsall Law Offices.

The West Bend DUI Attorneys at Birdsall Law Offices offer a complimentary review of your case. Once they understand the specifics of your Wisconsin DUI, they will be able to outline potential penalties, your legal options and a flat fee for hiring the law firm. For immediate help, call (866) 493-0726 or fill out the consultation request form to the left. Your inquiry is free and phones are answered 24/7, so call now.

The DUI laws of Wisconsin change frequently, making it important to seek professional, experienced help with your arrest for driving under the influence in Washington. During trial, the state must prove that you were operating a motor vehicle on a public highway while under the influence of alcohol, drugs or a combination of both to the point of impairment.

One is usually charged with DUI when registering a blood alcohol content at or above the legal limit of .08%. You can, however, be charged with impairment without having submitted to a chemical test.

Because DUI is a serious offense, there are many strict regulations for an arrest procedure, testing of blood alcohol content and handling of evidence. The experienced Washington County DUI Attorneys with the Birdsall Law Offices will challenge evidence, question whether the officer had reasonable suspicion to initiate a traffic stop, study the arrest report for errors in policy and procedure, review field sobriety tests for proper administration, analyze the maintenance and calibration records of testing equipment and thoroughly investigate all aspects of your case. By exploiting any weaknesses in your arrest, there is a possibility of getting your charges reduced to a non-DUI offense. Even if a worse case scenario where a plea-bargain is the best option, the Birdsall Law Offices will not accept just any offer from the prosecution. They will negotiate with the state to get you the best possible result.

Presuming that children are not in the car at the time of arrest, a first offense for driving under the influence in WI is filed as a civil case. It can still result in substantial fees and court costs, loss of driver's license, loss of auto insurance and a mandatory alcohol evaluation.

A first offense with a child in the car, as well as the second, third, or fourth offense outside 5 years of the 3rd offense is charged as a misdemeanor criminal act. The fines and penalties increase and include a mandatory jail sentence. At this time, a fourth arrest for WI DUI within 5 years of the third, as well as the fifth or subsequent arrest is filed as a felony.

Two or more convictions within ten years would result in having a criminal arrest record, which could have a long-term affect on your life. You may lose your existing job and find it difficult to find new employment. You may be prohibited from renting a vehicle or opening a line of credit. Canada may deny you entry, regardless of the nature and date of your crime.

It is important to try and keep your record clean. Help protect your future and contact the West Bend WI DUI Attorneys at the Birdsall Law Offices.

If you refused to submit to a breath test or took a test and failed during an arrest for driving under the influence in Washington County WI, the Department of Motor Vehicles will seek to suspend or revoke your license. You can request an Administrative Suspension Review (ASR) Hearing and try to save your license. You must do so within 10 days of the date that you were notified of intent to suspend your license by the DMV. If you do not act in time, your license could be automatically suspended.

The ASR hearing is separate from the DUI court case but still a very critical first step in your drunk driving defense. Evidence and testimony are presented, and your attorney can limit the damage and begin to identify the strength of the state's case against you. For immediate help scheduling and preparing for an ASR hearing, contact the West Bend WI DUI Lawyers at Birdsall Law Offices now.

The Washington County DUI Lawyers at Birdsall Law Offices offer complete criminal defense. They have extensive courtroom and trial experience in defending those accused of driving under the influence in Washington. The law firm has gained respect by successfully defending numerous high-profile criminal cases. Attorneys John Birdsall and Theodore Perlick Molinari of the Birdsall Law Offices have a combined 23 years of experience in private practice.

Lawyer John Birdsall has earned jury trial acquittals for his clients at a rate four times the state average. Attorney Birdsall is past chairman of the Criminal Law Section of the State Bar of Wisconsin and past-president of the Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. He continues to serve on the Board of Directors and on the legislative committee of both of those organizations. John Birdsall holds the highest possible 'AV' rating in the Martindale-Hubbel Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers.

Washington County DUI Attorney John Birdsall earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree with Honors from the University of Wisconsin - Madison and a Juris Doctorate from the University of Wisconsin Law School.

Attorney Theodore 'T. J.' Perlick Molinari, an associate with the law firm, is personally committed to providing aggressive, creative defense strategies to every client in every case. In 2009, he was named one of twenty 'Up and Coming Lawyers' in the State of Wisconsin. In 2010, he was recognized by his peers as a 'Rising Star Superlawyer; in the area of DUI defense. Those accolades and aggressive attitude has helped him secure an impressive record of favorable agreements, dismissals and trial successes, even winning difficult cases against experienced prosecutors. Theodore Perlick Molinari maintains a trial acquittal rate more than three times the state average for criminal defense attorneys, earning him recognition from other attorneys and appreciation from his clients.

Attorney Perlick-Molinari has extensively studied standardized field sobriety tests, the operation of breath testing machines and the process of blood testing. He graduated from Columbia University and earned a law degree from Marquette University. T.J. Perlick-Molinari is a member of the National College of DUI Defense, Criminal Law Section of the State Bar of Wisconsin, the Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. He is admitted to practice law in all Wisconsin courts, including the WI Court Of Appeals, Eastern District Court, Western District Court and the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals.

To schedule a review of your Wisconsin DUI and learn more about what the Birdsall Law Offices can do for you, fill out the form to the left or call (866) 493-0726. Your inquiry is free and confidential. Time is very important when defending against a DUI, so if you want the best result, don't delay.