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DUII Charges

When you get arrested and charged with a drunk driving offense, your next move should be to contact an attorney.  You see, you might not think that you have the potential to get your charges reduced or dismissed but that’s exactly what a skilled Portland DUII attorney can do for you.   Squire Bozorth has represented several clients, with a wide range of charges, over the years and he can help you get the best outcome out of your case.

If you’re convicted in Multnomah county, there are different options that might be available to you versus Clackamas County or Washington County.    Depending on the circumstances of your case, your DUII charges could land you in jail, face community service, DUII Diversion,  fines, alcohol counseling, probation, and/or suspension of your Oregon drivers license.   To give yourself the best chance at beating these charges or getting them reduced, you need to contact Portland DUII attorney Squire Bozorth today.

Portland DUII Attorney

When you retain Mr. Bozorth, he will analyze and examine each detail of your Portland DUI case and will make efforts to create a defense to your charges.  There are many areas that are considered arguable points of a case such as a blood and breath tests where the methods of administration may play a factor in your case.    For example, if the test was not administered properly, this may be grounds for dismissal since your reported blood alcohol concentration may not be fully accurate.   It’s important for your Portland DUI Defense attorney to find inconsistencies or inaccuracies in your case to exploit potential factors to get your charges reduced or dismissed.

Contact Portland DUII Lawyer Squire Bozorth today for assistance in your Drunk Driving case.

Oregon DUI penalties law requires a minimum of 48 hours in jail (ORS 813.020) or 80 hours of community service (ORS 137.129) upon conviction for DUII. Due to the intense focus the public and the media have placed on the crime of DUII/DWI, many courts are highly reluctant to impose a sentence of community service, even in first conviction cases. Additionally, 48 hours jail is just the minimum required by law. Many courts impose more than 48 hours, even on the first go-round.

In cases where someone is facing a charge of DUII with one or more previous DUII convictions in their past, a request for significant jail time on the part of the District Attorney’s office is an almost certainty. HOWEVER, there are ways jail time can be mitigated, depending on the county involved.

A skilled and experienced DUII attorney will know the particularities of the prosecution, the Courts and the Sheriff’s office and will process all those variables to effectively gain the best possible outcome for his client. Of course, sometimes the best advice is to take the case to trial. Again, an experienced DUII trial attorney will best be able to identify weaknesses in the State’s case and properly advise the client as to the potential gains from full litigation.