Operating While Intoxicated (Drunk Driving) and Operating Under the Influence of Drugs carry substantial penalties that only increase with the existence of prior offenses. If a serious injury or a death results, the penalties become extremely significant. Not only do these offenses carry with them the possibility of jail time, they can also result in extensive probation that serves to greatly limit your time. Drug and alcohol testing, alcohol and/or drug education, community service, fines, court costs, license suspensions and driver responsibility fees are just some of the possible sanctions.
We at Mertens, Laxton and Clement are knowledgeable on the law and the rights that you have. We will make absolutely certain that all of your possible defenses are explored and all of your rights protected.
On those occasions where a plea agreement is reached, we will work with you to prepare a pre-emptive course of action that will seek to minimize or eliminate completely any period of incarceration or probation while at the same time making certain that any necessary assessment and education is available to you as our client.