Those accused of a DUI (aka drunk driving) traffic crime and looking for an experienced lawyer often misunderstand that a DUI attorney is also a criminal defense lawyer. The charge of drunk driving, DWI, DUII or whatever you might refer to as this offense is a criminal traffic offense which criminal defense attorneys handle on a regular basis. There are a few lawyers (very, very few) who only handle DUI traffic crimes, but the majority of DUI defense lawyers represent people on other criminal charges as well. And this is a good thing. These lawyers are able to take the experience and skill developed in the specialized area of drunk driving (driving under the influence of intoxicants) and apply it to non-DUI cases and visa versa. A DUII case involves as many complex legal, scientific, investigative and other aspects of a murder cases. A DUI defense pushes a criminal defense lawyer to his limits. In Oregon, and certainly in the Eugene and Springfield areas where experienced prosecutors pursue drunk driving cases vigorously, the vast number of people charged with DUI end up convicted. And thus end up with a drunk driving conviction on their record. And at least in Oregon, a driving under the influence of intoxicants charge (aka drunk driving, DUI, DUII or DWI) cannot be “expunged.” The DUI conviction will remain on the person’s criminal record. So those looking for an experienced DUI lawyer or attorney, need to look beyond the title of “DUI lawyer” or “drunk driving lawyer.” They need to seek out the best and most experienced criminal defense attorney they can find.
Eugene Municipal Court, Springfield Municipal Court, Cottage Grove Municipal Court, Coburg Municipal Court, Junction City Municipal Court, Florence Municipal Court, Lane County Circuit Court, Benton County Circuit Court, Linn County Circuit Court and Douglas County Circuit Court are all familiar territory to the Duvall Law Office. If you are looking for an extremely experienced (there is not “best lawyer”) DUI (aka drunk driving, driving under the influence of intoxicants, driving while intoxicated, DUII) criminal defense lawyer, contact the Duvall Law Office at 541.345.4500.
Often, DUI or drunk driving charges are accompanied by other traffic crimes such as Reckless Driving, Reckless Endangerment, Hit and Run, Attempting to Elude, Assault or other criminal offense. The Duvall Law Office has the experience to guide you through this complex area of criminal law.