Johnson County, Iowa DWI Lawyer

The offense of drunk driving in Iowa is called Operating While Intoxicated (OWI). In some states it is referred to as Driving While Intoxicated (DWI), though the charge and the penalties are similar.

There are two ways a motorist can be charged with Iowa OWI/DWI; having a blood alcohol content in excess of .08%, or being considered under the influence of alcohol or drugs by a law enforcement officer. In other words, you can have a BAC under the legal limit for intoxication and still be charged with drunk driving in Johnson County.

The process of defending yourself against an Iowa DWI is difficult and the consequences of failure are substantial. Hiring an attorney with a DWI defense background can make a difference in the outcome of your case. Iowa City DWI Lawyer Dean Keegan will guide you through the legal system and ensure that your rights are protected. He knows the Iowa DUI laws and courts well, and he will use his nearly two decades of experience to provide you with an aggressive defense that gets results.

Free IA DWI Consultation
Johnson County DWI Attorney Dean Keegan will review your DWI case for free. During the meeting he will ask about your needs, discuss the specifics of your case and outline your legal options. To schedule a free consultation, fill out the form to the left or call (319) 887-6900. There is no obligation and you have much to gain, so call Dean Keegan now.

About Your Iowa Driver's License
The Iowa Department of Transportation will move to impose sanctions on your license after an arrest for suspicion of driving while intoxicated in Johnson County. The DOT action is separate from the criminal case. In fact, you could be found not guilty of Iowa DWI and still have sanctions on your license.

Sanctions or license suspension are applied if you refused to submit to a breath or blood test or you took such a test and registered a BAC in excess of .08%. Before determining the type or length of the sanction, the DOT will look over the past 12 years to see there are any prior suspensions or test refusals on your record.

Iowa City DWI Attorney Dean Keegan understands the impact of losing a license. He will seek to restore your driving privileges, especially if a license is required for work or school. Call now for immediate help with your license.

Penalties for IA DWI
Even a first offense for operating while intoxicated in Iowa could result in a two day to one year jail sentence, a $1250-1500 fine plus a surcharge, a substance abuse evaluation and mandatory enrollment in an alcohol awareness program. If you have any prior DWI arrests in a 12-year period, the penalties increase. A third or greater offense is classified as a Felony.

Being found guilty of Iowa DWI would result in a criminal arrest record, which could impact your ability to find or keep a job. It could prohibit you from traveling to Canada, as that country is more strictly enforcing its policy of denying entry to any one with a criminal record, regardless of the nature of the crime.

The long-term consequences of being convicted of DWI in Iowa make it important to fight the charges against you and try to keep your record clean. Protect your future by calling Iowa City, Iowa DWI Lawyer Dean Keegan now.

Students & Visitors Charged with DWI
Non-residents charged with Iowa DWI are still subject to the state laws and must resolve the offense in Iowa. Many states now share criminal information, so an Iowa DWI could affect your license in your home state. For further information on how to save your license and conveniently handle court appearances, contact Johnson County DWI Lawyer Dean Keegan today.

About the Law Firm of Dean Keegan
Dean Keegan practices criminal defense law and provides his clients with a thorough drunk driving defense. His experience as a defense attorney, and former substance abuse counselor and probation officer, help him understand all aspects of a DWI case.

Iowa City DWI Lawyer Dean Keegan will rely on his background to develop the most appropriate and aggressive defense for your case. He will review tapes of the arrest, study the arrest report and investigate the maintenance records of the breath or blood testing equipment, and then go about methodically challenging all of the prosecution's points. The goal is to get your case reduced or dismissed.

About Iowa DWI Attorney Dean Keegan
Principal of the law firm, J. Dean Keegan, is an Iowa native who served in the U.S. Navy before earning an undergraduate degree from the University of Iowa. After working as a probation officer and Chemical Dependency Counselor, Keegan returned to school and received a juris doctorate from the University of Iowa College of Law.

Iowa City, Iowa DWI Attorney Dean Keegan is a member of the American Association for Justice, the National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys and the Iowa Trial Lawyers Association, where he has held multiple Board positions. Lawyer Keegan both lectures and attends numerous DWI related seminars and classes.

Attorney Dean Keegan is respected for his knowledge on Iowa OWI/DWI issues and for the aggressive defense of his clients.

Free Initial DWI Case Review
For a free evaluation of your case, contact Johnson County DWI Lawyer Dean Keegan by filling out the request form to the left or calling (319) 887-6900. Time is important, so for help with your license and your DWI, call now.