Operating While Intoxicated
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An experienced Ottumwa firm gets you the best outcome
If you’re here you’re looking for help facing drunk driving charges. It also means that you understand the severity of the charges against you.
Potential consequences include jail time, fines, loss of your driver’s license, increased insurance rates, and the installation of an ignition interlock device. DUI/OWI convictions also can impact your job, your family, and your social life.
Law enforcement is stepping up efforts to keep intoxicated drivers off the road. Its important to understand, you don’t have to be “drunk” to be charged with Operating While Intoxicated. Many people are arrested for drunk driving that may have a couple drinks but not feel intoxicated. Unfortunately, a lapse in judgment can result in sever consequences.Its also possible to be arrested for driving while under the influence of prescription medication.
If you’ve been arrested for drunk driving or impaired driving, you need an experienced criminal defense attorney to represent you and defend your case. An OWI arrest does not have to end with a guilty plea and we will examine every avenue to ensure your interests are protected.
Our criminal defense lawyers have extensive experience raising issues particular to drunk driving cases such as
Traffic stops: Did the police officer have the right to stop your vehicle?
Field sobriety tests: Did the police officer properly administer the standardized field sobriety tests and were they accurate?
Lawful arrest: Was there probable cause to arrest you?
Test Refusals: Were you justified in refusing to submit to an evidentiary sample of your breath, blood, or urine?
Drunk driving cases have strict deadlines in which to file legal challenges so contact us today for a free case evaluation.
Meet your Attorney
With more than 110 combined years of experience, the attorneys at Orsborn, Mitchell, Goedken & Larson, P.C. fight to defend the rights of our clients. We have built our reputation on getting results. We are intimately familiar with the Iowa criminal justice system, and we have the knowledge and skill to ensure that you understand your options and to guide you through the legal process.
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Joe Goedken
PARTNER
Joe is a trial attorney serving Iowans since 2005, primarily in Family Law and Criminal Defense matters. Joe has been instrumental in Iowa’s Drug Court and Mental Health Court programs.
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Ryan Mitchell
PARTNER
Ryan has practiced since 2003 as a zealous trial attorney. Ryan’s practice is focused on Personal Injury; Divorce & Custody; and Felony-Level Criminal Defense. He is active in the community.