Wilmington Drunk Driving Defense Lawyer

Although alcohol is a legal substance, even moderate consumption can cause substantial problems with the law, particularly drunk driving charges. If you have been arrested or charged with driving under the influence, it is important to consult with an experienced DUI attorney immediately. The Law Offices of Thomas A. Foley offers more than 17 years of legal experience and superior DUI/DWI defense services. Contact Newark, Delaware, DUI/DWI attorney Thomas A. Foley today for a free initial consultation.

"Crime is contagious. If the government becomes a law breaker, it breeds contempt for the law."

- Justice Louis D. Brandeis (Supreme Court Justice), Olmstead v. United States , (1928)

Delaware Road Block DUI - DWI Attorney

In Delaware, road blocks are frequently set up to trap motorist who have only had 2 or 3 drinks. If you have been caught in a road block and arrested for driving while intoxicated, it is important not to panic. As a former prosecutor, DUI defense attorney Thomas Foley recognizes the problematic issues that arise within these cases for the prosecution. He uses this knowledge to his advantage in aggressively defending drunk driving charges.

Why Hire an Attorney?

Whether or not you were illegally driving drunk, it is imperative that you work with a skilled DUI lawyer. The police often make mistakes when handling these cases. There may not have been probable cause to arrest you or there may have been problems with the intoxilizer reading.

If you are convicted of a DUI/DWI, you face mandatory loss of driving privileges for 90 days. If you have been issued a DUI, you must request an administrative hearing within 15 days. Thomas A. Foley represents clients at the administrative license suspension hearing as well as the criminal DUI hearing.

Mandatory Sentences for Multiple Offenses of Drunk Driving

Second offense: Misdemeanor, Mandatory sentence of 60 days in prison
Third offense: Felony, Mandatory sentence of 90 days in prison
Forth offense: Felony, Mandatory sentence of 6 months in prison

Contact DUI Attorney - Thomas A. Foley

Protect you driving privileges, your constitutional rights, and your freedom. Contact Wilmington drunk driving defense lawyer Thomas Foley today for a free initial consultation.