Drunk Driving Charges In Milwaukee Are Serious

A drunk driving charge, while common, is still going to cause massive upheaval for those convicted. OWI and DUI convictions will lead to a loss of license, significant fines and possible jail time. As your drunk driving defense attorneys, we will fight for your rights and freedom with all of the skills we have collected over 25 years of practice.

At Laster & Associates, our drunk driving defense attorneys are both aggressive in defense and compassionate in counsel. We listen to the struggles and stories of our clients and diligently craft a defense. Because we listen and care about your personal stakes in the criminal case, we fight with the strength and determination you deserve.

Stakes Are High In OWI-DUI Charges

We cannot overstate how vital it is to protect yourself during drunk driving charges. While they are common charges, they also carry serious threats to you in many ways:

• Criminal consequences: License suspension, fines and jail time are absolutely on the table, even for a first OWI-DUI. Multiple convictions lead to greater criminal penalties, and these penalties have far-reaching effects.
• Personal consequences: The social stigma of drunk driving charges can follow you. You may also end up seeking treatment for substance abuse. The potential for jail time will take you away from your family and relationships.
• Professional consequences: Losing your license may impact your ability to get to work. If your job is driving-focused – such as truck driving – your ability to work at all is impacted. Having a criminal record can make finding a new job much more challenging.

We are the attorneys to turn to for insight and representation in this difficult time.

Ready To Scrutinize Every Aspect Of Your OWI Case

Prosecutors want you to believe that your drunk driving case is open and shut. The evidence against you may seem strong, but our attorneys understand that OWI cases are won or lost based on the details. Here are just some of the questions they will ask when conducting their own independent investigation:

Were there problems with the field sobriety tests (FSTs)? These are tests of physical coordination police use to assess whether you might be impaired, but someone can fail an FST for numerous reasons that have nothing to do with alcohol or drugs. Did the officer administer the tests according to expected standards? Were the testing conditions adequate to give you a fair chance at passing?

Is there video evidence or eyewitness accounts? The officer’s observations and their interpretation of test results could be highly subjective. Whenever possible, they should be checked against any available evidence like dashcam/bodycam video or eyewitness accounts.

Were there problems that rendered breathalyzer test results inaccurate? Our attorneys will check service and maintenance records to determine if the breathalyzer used to test you was overdue for calibration. There are sometimes also medical or dietary conditions that can skew breath-alcohol test results. The test results may also be inaccurate if the officer failed to administer the test correctly.

Did the officer violate protocols and procedures? Police must “follow the book” at every step of an OWI stop, from pulling you over to arrest and booking. If the officer failed to follow protocol and your rights were violated as a result, our attorneys could potentially seek to suppress any evidence gathered illegally.

Were you given access to legal counsel? One of the most important rights of the accused is the right to an attorney. Did the officer allow you to contact one, or did they ignore your request? Were you interrogated without a lawyer by your side? If so, your rights may have been violated.

The bottom line is simple: Don’t assume you are out of options before getting your case reviewed by an experienced criminal defense attorney. They may be able to find defense options you weren’t aware of.

The Entire System Is Against You. Get Us On Your Side.

The entire process, from the initial stop to testing and arraignment, puts you at a disadvantage. Your rights are disrespected and ignored unless you have the right team. That’s us. We will fight for you, and we will protect your name and reputation.

Call our office at 414-973-1945 or send an email using this form. We’re here for you the whole way.