Handy Law is here to help you through the stress of a DUI charge at every step in the process. We have a dedicated and supportive team ready to help you navigate the DUI Court process.
DUI Criminal ConsequencesDUI Civil ConsequencesPeople arrested and charged with a DUI in Vermont are subject to harsh prosecution by Vermont state attorneys. Even if you have never committed a crime, a DUI as a first offense can have serious consequences, least among them being the stigma that goes along with having been convicted of DUI. Given that you can lose your license, be subjected to large fines, court costs, mandatory driver education classes, and even jail time, a DUI has the potential to change your life.
In addition to court fees and possible jail time, a DUI conviction will substantially increase your auto insurance premiums for years. Jordan Handy Esq. of Handy Law is always ready and fully prepared to assist you with a customized defense that will lead you to the best possible result. Handy Law is certified in drunk driving defense with a proven record as a Vermont DUI defense attorney.
In Vermont, the State Attorneys is required to show that you were operating a motor vehicle in a town highway or road and that you were intoxicated at the time you were operating your vehicle. Additionally, in Vermont you can be charged with a DUI even if your blood alcohol level is below .08, so long as the state can prove that you were impaired to the slightest degree.
We dissect each case and look at all the fine details to make sure that your rights were not violated and insure the officer followed all the correct procedures. Handy Law takes the time to understand our clients’ needs and concerns. With that information we create a customized defense that works best for you. Handy Law takes the time to focus on each element of the case, combing through the evidence for mitigating factors that may reduce or dismiss the pending charges. By attacking each portion of the DUI investigation, Handy Law may be able to use mitigating issues such as: