Portland Defense Attorneys: Drunk Driving Charges
Sometimes people make bad decisions. Sometimes they are accused of things they did not do. At the Portland, Oregon, law offices of David W. Owens, P.C. & Associates, Attorneys at Law, we understand this. We know that our DUI/DUII clients are facing real trouble and we offer effective legal representation with one goal in mind: creating legal solutions that get them headed in the right direction.
About Oregon DUII
Oregon law places serious consequences on drunk driving, even if you are a first-time offender. Driving under the influence of intoxicants (DUII) can be a class A misdemeanor or a class C felony. If convicted, you could face a year in jail and a fine up to $6,250.
Diversion programs may be an option for some Oregon DUI/DUII first-time offenders or those who have not been convicted of drunk driving or a similar offense in the last 10 years. There are several advantages to participation in a diversion program. Court costs are lower, you do not lose your license, and you will not be required to spend time in jail. After completing the diversion program, no DUI/DUII conviction will be entered on your driving record.
Act Quickly. You Only Have 10 Days to Save Your Driver's License.
When you have been arrested for drunk driving, timing is critical. If you do not act quickly, you may lose your driver's license. Under Oregon law, you have only 10 days to request a DMV hearing on your driver's license suspension. If you fail to request a hearing, you waive your right to challenge the revocation.
Contact David W. Owens, P.C. & Associates, Attorneys at Law
The best way to build a successful DUI/DUII defense is to act quickly. To schedule a confidential consultation with a lawyer at our Portland law firm, please call us at 503.766.3042 or contact us by e-mail.
