Iowa Drunk Driving Attorneys
If you have been charged with Operating While Intoxicated (OWI), you probably have two major concerns. One major concern is about whether or not you will be able to keep your driving privileges. The other major concern involves whether or not you will be found guilty of OWI. The penalties for OWI are severe, and can involve the revocation of your drivers' license, jail time, probation, fines and increased auto insurance rates. At a time like this, you need a lawyer with the experience to guide you through the various aspects of your charge.
At Culp, Doran, Seidlin & Genest, P.L.C., you can have confidence in our attorneys' abilities to represent you in criminal court, and before the Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) in administrative hearings. Our four-lawyer team has handled more than 5,000 OWI cases. We have handled cases against most prosecutors in central Iowa and have appeared before most judges in central Iowa. We will take every step within the law to protect your rights at all stages in your case.
Representing You Before the DOT
Under Iowa law, any driver suspected of OWI who fails a chemical test or refuses to take a chemical test faces a lengthy driver's license revocation. You have the right to a hearing before the DOT. Our lawyers have represented many people before the DOT. We know exactly how much you depend on your ability to drive. If there is a way to prevent the revocation of your license, we will find it. Even if your license is revoked, you may still apply for a temporary restricted license under many circumstances. We will go over the evidence of your case with you and explore all options under the law for you to keep your license or obtain a temporary restricted license.
Defending You Against Criminal Charges
We will also put forth a strong defense to the criminal allegations of an OWI charge. We will pore over all of the evidence to determine exactly what happened. If the police acted unlawfully at any point in the legal process, we will ask the court to suppress this evidence. Our efforts on behalf of our clients have led to dismissals, acquittals at trial, or guilty pleas that minimize some of the harshest consequences of a conviction.
Contact the Des Moines DUI Attorneys of Culp, Doran, Seidlin & Genest, P.L.C.
Call 515-288-3333 or e-mail our law firm to schedule an appointment today.
