DUI/DWI and Traffic Violation Defense Lawyer
Courts across the U.S. take drunk driving and traffic violations very seriously and Washington, D.C. is no exception. In fact, punishments in Washington, D.C. are often stricter than most. If you are convicted of a DUI or DWI, you cannot request an exception from license suspension penalties for occupational purposes. Mandatory jail time applies for repeat DUI/DWI offenses. Driving in excess of 30 miles per hour over the posted speed limit is a criminal offense and revocation of Washington, D.C.'s unique "Operator Privilege Status" must be reported to the state in which you are licensed.
At the Public Information Center for D.C. Traffic Law, we can help clients with the following matters:
- If you have been charged with driving with a revoked or suspended license, we may be able to show that you did not receive proper notice of your original license revocation or suspension.
- If you have been charged with DUI, DWI or OWI, we can question police tactics and technology, including the accuracy of Intoxilyzers and Breathalyzers and whether or not there was probable-cause to pull you over
- If you were charged with speeding, including an automatically generated ticket via LIDAR technology at the K Street tunnel and/or other locations, we can question the accuracy of the technology.
- If you live in Maryland, Virginia or any other state and your D.C. Operator Privilege Status has been revoked, we can work to have it reinstated with minimal inconvenience and travel time.
We work in a broad range of practice areas relating to drunk driving and traffic law. Our practice areas include:
- DUI and DWI
- Speeding
- Reckless driving
- Revoked and suspended license
- Expungement
- Out-of-state drivers
- Hit and run
- What you need to do first
- Pretrial diversion
Additionally, we offer helpful information on important topics relating to DUI/DWI and traffic violations in Washington, D.C.
Contact Us
If you have been accused of a DUI, DWI, OWI or another traffic violation, attorney John Spaulding can help clarify any confusion regarding your rights. Please call us for a free and full discussion of your case. We offer flexible payment plans, including interest-free payments spread over several months, are available for evening and weekend appointments and are conveniently located just west of Georgetown. Contact us at (202) 638-7500.
