Oahu Drunk Driving Lawyer
Penalties for DUI/OUVII in Hawaii can be harsh. When you have been arrested for drinking and driving, it is important to hire a lawyer who knows Hawaii drunk driving law.
When you visit the welcoming downtown Honolulu office of Rustam A. Barbee, Attorney at Law, we will talk with you about how Hawaii drunk driving laws apply to your situation.
Rustam Barbee will zealously represent you in administrative license revocation hearings and fight criminal fines and suspensions. He will recommend the best course of action for you, taking charge of your case and making sure that everything is done right to get a favorable outcome for you. Contact our Honolulu DUI/OUVII attorney today.
In Hawaii, DUI/OUVII charges are divided into two parts: administrative hearings and criminal proceedings with a judge.
The Administrative Hearing
If you have been arrested for DUI/OUVII, you will most likely need to contest an administrative license revocation. You must request a hearing at the Administrative Drivers License Revocation Office, or ADLRO. It is important to act quickly; otherwise you may lose the right to schedule a hearing. A conditional license permit may be available to allow you to drive to and from work and at work.
The Criminal Case
Attorney Barbee examines every aspect of your case, paying attention to the details of fact and driving under the influence law. He knows how to challenge the prosecution's case against you, such as the legality of the stop, the field sobriety test, and the Intoxilyzer (Breathalyzer). Knowing that your freedom and license are at stake, he does not hesitate to make every possible challenge to the prosecution's case against you. Rustam Barbee is truly a zealous advocate for you.
Ignition Interlock Device
Beginning January 1, 2011, Hawaii will implement the use of ignition interlock devices as a deterrent to drunk driving. These cell phone-sized instruments are installed into the starting circuit of vehicles — the driver blows into the device and the vehicle starts up for a sober driver but will not start for a drunk driver.
Ignition interlock devices will be required for multiple offenses, blood alcohol levels of .16 and higher and discretionary in cases where blood alcohol levels are between .08 and .15. The law also prohibits tampering with or aiding and abetting circumvention of the ignition interlock device.
Skilled DUI/OUVII Defense
Talk with attorney Barbee today about your DUI arrest to see which course of action he recommends. Mr. Barbee also defends traffic violations such as excessive speeding, driving without a license or reckless driving. With a comfortable office located in downtown Honolulu, Rustam Barbee can take effective action to get you positive results.
Contact our Oahu drunk driving lawyer online or call us at 808-524-4406 or 888-817-6279 for a confidential consultation.
Rustam A. Barbee, Attorney at Law
1188 Bishop Street,
Suite 2606
Honolulu, Hawaii 96813
Phone: (808) 524-4406
Toll-free phone: (888) 817-6279
Rustam A. Barbee, Attorney at Law, represents clients in state and federal matters throughout Hawaii, including federal court, state circuit courts, and district courts.
