Getting arrested for DUI can be extremely stressful and having a good drunk driving lawyer is key to fighting for the best possible outcome in your case. You should not go into a situation like this without talking to an experienced attorney because the penalties are too high.

A good drunk driving lawyer will know how to question the evidence presented in your case. This can include breath, blood and urine tests. Your lawyer can also challenge the way the officer conducted the traffic stop and may find a way to suppress certain evidence. A skilled DUI lawyer will be able to help you get your charges reduced or even dismissed.

If you have a commercial driver’s license, NYC TLC licence or are a school bus operator a DWI conviction will put your livelihood in jeopardy. A reputable drunk driving defense attorney will be well versed in defending individuals with specialized licensing and can help you to try and keep your job if a conviction does occur.

If you are facing a standard first offense DUI, most prosecutors will have a set plea offer that they will try to get you to accept. However, a good DUI lawyer can often make the case for reduced charges or even dismissal by demonstrating that there are mitigating factors including prior alcohol related convictions, character references and work history. The Portela Law Firm handles DUI cases and also assists clients with avoiding fines, jail time, revocation of their driver’s license and immigration consequences. Manuel Portela, the founder of the firm, is fluent in Spanish and advocates for clients from diverse cultural backgrounds.