New Castle County, DE DWI Lawyer

The offense for drunk driving in Delaware is called DUI, though some states use the designation DWI or driving while intoxicated. The offenses are similar in that they are criminal acts generally defined as having a blood alcohol content at or above the legal threshold of .08%.

An arrest for suspicion of driving while intoxicated in Delaware can have a long-term financial, legal and social impact on your life. You could lose your job, be fined, lose your driver's license and be sent to jail. A conviction for DWI in Delaware would mean having a criminal record.

A qualified criminal defense attorney with DWI experience can help, and the sooner you hire an attorney, the better the potential outcome.

New Castle County DE DWI Lawyer James Folsom knows Delaware DWI laws and understands the legal system. He will protect your rights and develop the most appropriate and effective defense for your situation.

Drunk driving in Delaware is never condoned, but just because you have been arrested does not mean you are guilty. Attorney James Folsom will thoroughly investigate all aspects of your DWI arrest, looking for weaknesses in the state's case. He will review any evidence, question the reason for the initial traffic stop, study the arrest report and any videotape for errors in policy and procedure and analyze breath or blood testing equipment maintenance and calibration records. The goal is to challenge every point of the prosecuting attorney's argument. If reasonable doubt can be established, there is a chance your charges could be reduced to a non-DWI offense or your case dismissed.

Free Review of Your DE DWI

Wilmington DWI Lawyer James Folsom will review your DWI for free, during which he will outline potential penalties, legal options and his fee for representing you. To request a meeting with Attorney Folsom, call (302) 658-2666 or fill out the form to the left. Your inquiry is confidential and there is no further obligation, so call now.

About Delaware DWI

Delaware DWI laws define drunk driving as having a blood alcohol content at or above .08%. However, intense social pressure to stop intoxicated drivers, however justified, has led to many responsible social drinkers registering a BAC under the legal still being charged with driving while intoxicated in New Castle County.

Regardless of whether your BAC was over or under the legal limit, the potential penalties for being found guilty of DWI are severe and could change your life. It is important to seek legal guidance from a lawyer with experience in drunk driving defense.

New Castle County DWI Attorney James Folsom believes you are innocent until proven otherwise. He will research the details of your DE DWI and use his experience and legal skills to build an appropriate defense. There are many potential outcomes in a DWI case, and most are positive, including possible reduction or dismissal of the charges.

About Your Driver's License Suspension

During an arrest for drunk driving in New Castle County, Delaware, the standard procedure is for the police officer to seize your driver's license and provide information on contacting the Department of Motor Vehicles. This starts a civil case that seeks to suspend or revoke your driver's license for 90 days to one year for a first offense, depending on the details of your arrest. This is a separate action from the criminal DWI case, and you could lose your license before your first court date.

You have just 15 days to request a Motor Vehicle Hearing with the DMV and challenge the license suspension, or you will lose your driving privileges. Wilmington DWI Attorney James Folsom can get your driver's license back now. Contact him immediately for details on how he can help save your license.

Penalties for DE DWI

A conviction for driving while intoxicated in Delaware can lead to expensive court costs and fines, a jail sentence and the mandatory enrollment in an alcohol educational program. In certain situations, an ignition interlock device may be required before the return of your driver's license.

The penalties increase with each and any additional conviction for an alcohol related driving offense. A judge or administrator can initiate a search for any prior DWI arrests that have occurred in your lifetime, meaning any additional convictions, even in another state, for driving while intoxicated will lead to more enhanced penalties.

Being found guilty of DWI in Delaware would also result in a criminal record. That could lead to the loss of your existing job, limit future employment opportunities and restrict you from opening a credit account. Protect your future by contacting Wilmington Delaware DWI Lawyer James Folsom.

Get Help for Your DE DWI

For immediate help with your case, contact New Castle County Delaware DWI Lawyer James Folsom. Waiting could result in the loss of your license and it would give the prosecution an advantage. Call (302) 658-2666 or fill out the consultation request form to the left now. The initial consultation is free and there is no obligation, so don't delay.