Washington County Nebraska DWI Lawyer

The offense of drunk driving in Nebraska is called driving under the influence, though in parts of the United States it is referred to as driving while intoxicated or DWI. They are both criminal offenses that could result in severe penalties and long-term financial and social consequences. In a unique provision of Nebraska DUI/DWI law, you can be charged with drunk driving two ways, even with a blood alcohol content below the legal limit.

However difficult and confusing things may seem, you still have rights. A qualified and experienced drunk driving defense lawyer can help you through the legal system and ensure your rights are protected. Time is very important in the successful defense of a NE DWI, and it is highly recommended that you have an attorney in place before your arraignment, which is your first court appearance. The sooner you hire a DWI attorney, the better your chances of avoiding fines, loss of license and jail.

Washington County Nebraska DWI Lawyer Robb Gage practices drunk driving defense, and his knowledge of Nebraska DWI laws and the court system can make a difference in the outcome of your case. Robb Gage will review the specifics of your arrest and provide an honest appraisal of your defense options.

To schedule a free, no obligation meeting, call (402) 498-2777 or fill out the consultation request form to the left. Time is important, so call now.

Under state DWI laws there are two possible ways you can be found guilty of driving while intoxicated in Nebraska:

• Registering a blood alcohol content of .08% or higher
• Being deemed physically or mentally impaired by alcohol, drugs or a combination of both.

Note that your BAC could be under the legal limit for intoxication and your driving skills not affected and you could still be charged and convicted of DWI in the state of Nebraska. This makes the need for a qualified DWI defense lawyer that much more important.

Blair, NE DWI Attorney DWI Attorney Robb Gage will attack the subjective judgment of the arresting officer, question the reason for the traffic stop, challenge any evidence and its handling, analyze equipment maintenance and calibration records and review the arrest record for errors in police procedure and policy. Because a DWI is a criminal offense, the police and the prosecutor must to do things a certain way. If they do not, there is an opportunity to challenge the case and have it reduced, diverted or even dismissed.

The Department of Motor Vehicles has the authority to suspend your driver's license following an arrest for driving while intoxicated in Washington County, Nebraska. The DMV will initiate an administrative case in civil court.

You can request an appeals hearing with the DMV and try to save your driving privileges, but you must do so within 10 days of the date of your arrest. If you do not act quickly, your license will be automatically suspended.

The DMV case is separate and quite different from the criminal case, though equally legally complex involving testimony and evidence against you. Washington County DWI Attorney Robb Gage has experience with DMV hearings and he can help you try to keep your driving privileges. You have very limited time, so contact Robb Gage now and ask him to schedule a hearing on your behalf and prepare a defense for you.

Even a first offense for drunk driving in Washington County, NE could lead to significant fines, a jail sentence, loss of driver's license and the need for expensive, high-risk auto insurance. The fines and penalties increase with each subsequent DWI conviction, with a third offense being filed as a felony.

If convicted of DWI, you would have criminal record. That could lead to loss of existing job, cause problems when searching for future employment, keep you from renting a car or make it difficult to open a credit account. Canada is better enforcing its policy of restricting entry to those with a criminal record, even if it is for misdemeanor DWI.

Each case is unique and no outcome can be guaranteed, though Washington County DWI Lawyer Robb Gage will aggressively defend you and try to keep your record clean. Protect your future and contact him today.

The law firm of Blair DWI Lawyer Robb N. Gage engages in civil and criminal law. Attorney Robb Gage has successfully defending numerous clients in Eastern Nebraska accused of driving under the influence. In addition to professional, experienced legal skills, he offers personal service, answering your questions and keeping you up to date on case developments and decisions. Robb Gage is concerned about you and the outcome of your case.

Attorney Robb Gage graduated from William Jewell College and attended Oxford University in England for a school year. He received a juris doctorate from the University of Nebraska Law School, where he was member of the national finalist Nebraska Moot Court Team.

Time is very critical in a DWI case, so for the best result and for help with your license, contact Washington County, Nebraska DWI Attorney Robb Gage immediately. There is no obligation and the meeting is free, so call (402) 498-2777 or fill out the consultation request form to the left.