Being arrested for the first time for Operating While Intoxicated can be terrifying, embarrassing and an unsettling experience. It also leaves anyone arrested with many scary questions. As the hours pass, those questions can lead to more questions.
What happens next? How long will I lose my driver’s license? Am I facing prison time? What do I do now?
The one thing you can’t afford to do is nothing. You need to know your rights, understand the criminal and civil consequences of a drunk driving arrest, how the legal process will work and play out, and the best and smartest course of action for your future.
The first thing anyone arrested for OWI should do is quickly obtain experienced, qualified legal counsel. Immediately seeking the advice of an attorney will alleviate your stress and can lead to the best results possible. You cannot represent yourself without full knowledge of your rights and the law and expect a positive outcome.
Thompson Law criminal defense lawyer Mark Thompson can advise you of any potential defenses you may have, the likely penalties you face based on the specific facts of your case, and the right way for you to move forward with your life.
An OWI arrest can put your driver’s license, plus your personal and professional reputation at serious risk. The assistance of a knowledgeable OWI defense attorney is essential to defending both your rights and reputation.
You have rights. You have options. You have hope.
Call the Thompson Law Office today at 319-820-0444