Drunk Driving Lawyer in Hastings | DUI/OWI Defense

Each charge carries specific penalties and defense strategies. Penalties for drunk driving convictions are severe. Even first offense OWI means possible jail time, mandatory fines, license sanctions, alcohol treatment programs, and probation. Repeat offenses bring felony charges, lengthy license revocations, and substantial prison time. Collateral consequences affect employment, professional licenses, insurance rates, and personal reputation. Our drunk driving defense starts immediately after arrest. We request license hearings within the 14-day deadline, investigate the traffic stop and arrest circumstances, obtain police reports and breath test records, review dash cam and body camera footage, and begin building your defense strategy. Common drunk driving defenses include illegal traffic stops without reasonable suspicion, improper field sobriety test administration, breath test machine malfunctions or calibration errors, failure to observe you for the required period before breath testing, medical conditions affecting test results, and violations of your constitutional rights during the arrest. Former prosecutor experience is invaluable in drunk driving cases. We know how police are trained to conduct OWI investigations, what mistakes they commonly make, and how to exploit weaknesses in the prosecution's case. This insider knowledge creates powerful defense advantages. Many drunk driving cases result in reduced charges or dismissals with proper defense. We negotiate from strength, always prepared to take cases to trial when necessary. The Browning Law Firm fights for the best possible outcome in your drunk driving case.