| It could be you weren't swerving or driving recklessly, | | | | lenient. Although it may be your first DWI, you should |
| you may be pulled over for a mechanical problem with | | | | retain a DWI lawyer to help protect your rights. |
| your car (for example, a signal light not working, etc.) If | | | | Your DWI attorney can help you regarding: |
| then the police officer, upon meeting with you, | | | | - Avoidance of conviction |
| assumes you have the symptoms of being drunk, | | | | - Reducing the consequences of conviction |
| there will be further investigation. This is can be a | | | | - Negotiation of a lesser charge |
| scary moment for you, especially if it is your first stop | | | | Though these vary by state, first offenders can be |
| and it winds up being a DWI. | | | | given lesser punishments, for example, driver's license |
| Each state has its permissible blood alcohol levels for | | | | restrictions, fines, and probation. If you are not a first |
| determining who is legally drunk or not, and regardless | | | | time DWI, the punishments will be much more severe. |
| if it is your first DWI offense, the penalties are not | | | | |