Arrested for DUI? Contact Lincoln Attorney Kevin J. Oursland
Driving under the influence of alcohol is the most commonly committed crime in Nebraska and the United States as a whole. Most people who are charged with DUI did not set out to drive drunk. Rather, they had a few drinks after work or perhaps had an extra glass of wine at a restaurant and didn't realize they were over the legal limit to drive.
As a former state prosecutor and a defense lawyer with more than 13 years of experience handling DUI cases, I know how to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the state's evidence against you. I offer a free initial consultation to discuss your case.
Consequences of a DUI Conviction
The penalties for a DUI conviction will depend on whether you have prior convictions and whether your blood alcohol content was between .08 and .15, or higher than .15.
A DUI conviction has significant personal consequences, such as fines, the potential for jail time, suspension of your driver's license, and the need to pay high-risk insurance once your driving privileges have been reinstated.
Learn more about DUI penalties in Nebraska.
Time is of the essence. In Nebraska, you will lose your driving privileges through the Administrative License Revocation (ALR) process for 90 days—one year if you refuse to submit to a chemical test—unless you submit the necessary paperwork to the Department of Motor Vehicles within 10 days of your arrest.
Defending You Against DUI Charges
Drunk driving is one of the most difficult criminal cases to defend properly. There are several technical issues that arise in a DUI case, such as:
- Whether the police officer had a valid reason for stopping you and probable cause to arrest you.
- Whether the field sobriety tests were properly administered.
- Whether the breathalyzer machine was properly calibrated and the police officer was trained in its use.
I will investigate these types of technical defenses. If the police officer made mistakes, I will file a motion to suppress the state's evidence against you.
If this is your first offense, I can seek to have the DUI charge reduced to reckless driving. The state is always more likely to reduce charges if your BAC was close to .08 and you agree to an alcohol evaluation.
Frequently asked questions about DUI
Free Attorney Consultation
If you or someone you know has been charged with DUI in Lincoln or anywhere in Nebraska, call me, defense lawyer Kevin J. Oursland, at (402) 817-1253, toll free (866) 402-8519, or fill out the contact form on this site.
