Driving Under The Influence (DUI)

Defending a DUI is very different from handling any other type of criminal matter. The offense elements are often highly technical and require an attorney who is not just merely familiar with DUIs, but who actively specializes in handling them. That is where our team can help. Our attorneys (Alex Uskoski, Andrew Wheeler, and Ashwin Kushwaha) are some of the only lawyers in Southwest Washington who focus their practice exclusively on defending DUI cases. A guilty plea or conviction for DUI can result in a driver’s license suspension, a jail sentence, heavy fines, high-risk SR-22 insurance, an interlock device in your car, and a permanent conviction on a criminal record. If you have been charged with DUI, please give us a call to discuss your rights and options. We always offer free consultations and flat-rate payment plans to make the process financially feasible for almost anyone. Further, our attorneys collaborate on all cases together and work as a team to ensure that no stone is left unturned in your defense.

It is important to keep in mind that fighting a DUI typically has two completely different aspects: (1) The criminal court system (learn more here) and (2) The administrative hearing process through the Washington Department of Licensing (learn more here). Both the criminal and administrative proceedings require knowledge of complex legal arguments and expertise that only an experienced DUI lawyer can provide. Both sides of the case can have your driver’s license suspended even if you successfully defend the other one. This makes it critical to have a DUI attorney representing you in both aspects of your DUI case. At Wheeler Boyd, Alex Uskoski, Andrew Wheeler, and Ashwin Kushwaha can defend your rights in both the criminal case and hearings with the Department of Licensing.

When you are charged with a DUI you need an attorney who keeps up with the changes in this constantly developing practice area. Our team of lawyers is trained and experienced in the proper methodology to handle complex questions of DUI law, including (but not limited to):

• Reasonable Suspicion to Initiate a Traffic Stop
• Standardized Field Sobriety Tests (Alex Uskoski is NHTSA certified through the same field sobriety course given to police officers at the academy)
• Probable Cause to Arrest
• Proper Administration of a Preliminary Breath Test (PBT)
• Proper Implied Consent Warnings
• The Functionality of the Draeger Breath Test Machine
• Medical issues that can affect a DUI case
• Deferred Prosecution
• Sentencing Guidelines and Negotiation
• Reduction of Charges
• Suppression Motions
• DUI Jury and Bench Trials
• Administrative License Suspensions

Never plead guilty to a DUI before contacting an attorney to discuss your options. If you have been pulled over for a DUI, please give us a call immediately to set up an appointment to discuss your case. The initial consultation is free, and we can discuss the options available to protect your rights and driving privileges. Additionally, you can learn more about both the DUI criminal process and the DOL administrative proceedings by clicking the links below: