Drinking alcohol is a frequent activity for many people in Oregon. Even with frequent consumption, people often don't view alcohol consumption as very dangerous. Most people, likely see it as a fun and safe recreational activity. However, if alcohol is combined with driving it can have a major impact on a person's future. This is particularly true for young people, as explained in a recent post, that fall under Oregon's zero tolerance policy.
Therefore, it is important for people to have the right criminal defense strategy in place to combat DUI charges. Even for a first-time DUI without any aggravating circumstance -- like an accident or injuries -- people need to protect their future. The moment a person is charged with a DUI in Oregon certain legal rights -- like the right to drive -- are going to be challenged. Our law firm understands these challenges and aggressively works to protect the accused.
For example, if convicted of a DUI, people can be left with a permanent criminal record. This record will not only affect any subsequent criminal charges but can affect a person's everyday life. A DUI can raise insurance rates, limit employment opportunities and affect a person's ability to go to school. By avoiding the conviction, people avoid these future penalties.
Our attorneys understand the very real consequences that those facing DUI charges have to deal with. We work to immediately mitigate the consequence of a DUI arrest, first by protecting your driver's license and then by attacking the charges. It's important to protect your rights from the beginning of a case to ensure that police misconduct or illegally obtained evidence is not used against you.
Our skilled attorneys have years of experience helping Portland residents fight DUI charges. For more information about how we can help people following DUI charges, please see our DUI page.
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