Portland Criminal Defense

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Lake Oswego, Oregon 97035

DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE WITH MINOR(S) PRESENT

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Are You Driving Towards a DUI Nightmare?

Getting a DUI (driving under the influence) charge and possible conviction on your record is bad enough, but what if the charges involve having had a minor in the vehicle with you when you were pulled over? Unfortunately, this means that life can turn bad for you in a hurry.

This is when having a Portland criminal defense attorney in your corner can make all the difference in the world.

So, will you reach out for legal help today?

Let Our Law Firm Steer Your Case

In working with a criminal defense attorney in Portland to fight charges of DUI with a minor in your vehicle, be sure to cover the following aspects of your case:

Knowing what charges you face – It can be nerve-wracking to be pulled over, arrested, and charged with a crime. Making matters even worse is when there are children involved. If you committed a DUI with a passenger under 18 in the auto and they are at least three years younger than you, you could face a maximum fine of $10,000. Of course, there is also the possibility of jail time and losing your driver’s license if convicted. When faced with DUI modification, or aggravated DUI, you need legal help, so what kind of legal defense will you come up with?
Going forward with a legal defense – When your back is up against the wall, your legal counsel needs to come up with a solid defense. Among them could be that the breathalyzer machine was not in proper working order. Face it; machines fail at times. If your legal team can prove the machine was not working properly when you agreed to be tested, it can be a good defense. Your case could also be a situation involving a contaminated blood test. You should also look at any medical conditions you may have. Can one of them cause problems for you, even if you only had one drink? Although you should know not to mix prescription meds and alcohol, you may have been unaware of a possible reaction. Lastly, the police give you your Miranda rights when they placed under arrest? Although law enforcement rarely forgets to do this, it does happen.

If you require a drunk driving lawyer, do you know who to call?