Boone County, Kentucky DWI Attorneys

The offense of drunk driving in Kentucky is called Driving Under the Influence, though it can be referred to as Driving While Intoxicated. Whether a DUI or DWI, an arrest for drinking and driving is a serious criminal charge with significant penalties and long-term consequences.

If you have been charged with DWI in Kentucky, you should hire an attorney. Not all attorneys practice criminal law however, and those that do may not have experience with DUI cases. Successfully defending against an arrest for driving while intoxicated in Boone County requires certain skills and experience.

The Florence DWI Attorneys with the law firm of Suhre & Associates, LLC have the courtroom and trial experience, legal skills, technical understanding of breath test equipment and field sobriety tests and knowledge of Kentucky DWI laws that can make a difference in the outcome of your case.

To see if your arrest for drunk driving in Boone County can be reduced or even dismissed, contact Suhre & Associates by filling out the consultation request form to the left or calling (859) 795-2354. The initial review of your case is always free.

While the legal limit for intoxication is .08% blood alcohol content, state DUI laws allow law enforcement to charge a motorist with driving under the influence in Kentucky even with a lower BAC. An arrest could be based on an officer's decision that you are impaired. The penalties for a first offense can include loss of license, fines, jail, community service and enrollment in an alcohol awareness program. If there were aggravating circumstances such as excessive speeding or an accident with injury, the fines and jail term could be increased. Being convicted of drunk driving in Florence, KY will result in a criminal arrest record, which could hurt your ability to find or keep a job, open a credit account and, depending on the circumstances, vote.

It is important that you protect your future by hiring legal representation and fighting the charges filed against you. The Florence, Kentucky DWI Lawyers with Suhre & Associates will provide an aggressive legal defense in an effort to keep your record clean.

The Boone County, Kentucky DWI Attorneys with Suhre & Associates practices criminal law, especially DWI defense. In addition to extensive experience and legal skills, Suhre & Associates rely on extensive preparation and thorough investigation when preparing a successful DWI defense.

The Florence DWI Attorneys at Suhre & Associates use technology to help better manage your case. With access to national databases to learn about recent court rulings and defense strategies and using computer programs to offer quick access to accurate information, the attorneys have an edge that could make a difference in the outcome of your case.

Joseph B. Suhre IV, principal of Suhre & Associates, has been named Leading Lawyer in the field of drunk driving defense for 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009 by Cincy Business Magazine. As a former police officer, he has a unique perspective of both sides of the case and he is able to anticipate the tactics used by the prosecution and law enforcement. Joseph Suhre is a member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the Greater Cincinnati Criminal Defense Lawyers Association. He is licensed to practice law in all Ohio courts, including the Federal Court for the Southern District of Ohio. Mr. Suhre handles only Ohio DWI cases.

Richard P. Gabelman practices on criminal and civil litigation, especially OVI/DUI and vehicle related offenses. He is a member of the Kentucky Bar and the Ohio Bar, and is permitted to practice law before all state courts.

The Boone County, Kentucky DWI Lawyers with the law firm Suhre & Associates will earn your trust. In addition to professional legal representation, you will receive excellent customer service. Richard Gabelman knows the difficulties of being arrested for DWI in Kentucky and he wants you to feel confident about your case and comfortable with your choice of an attorney.

The Florence, Kentucky DWI Attorneys at Suhre & Associates will provide a free initial consultation. Lawyer Richard P. Gabelman will answer your questions, outline legal options and further explain how the firm can help you. To contact Suhre & Associates, LLC, call (859) 795-2354 or fill out the form below. Your inquiry is confidential and there is no obligation, so call now.