Delaware DUI / Drunk Driving Lawyer Specializing in Delaware DUI

Delaware Drunk Driving Arrest Lawyer Handling State and Federal Charges

Many people who are arrested for DUI / Drunk Driving are scared that they will lose their license and their freedom. They should be scared, the consequences of a DUI / Drunk Driving conviction can follow you for the rest of your life. Before making any decisions in your case, make sure you understand all the potential outcomes you face and the options available to you. Select an experienced Wilmington, Delaware DUI / Drunk Driving Criminal Defense Attorney to help you protect your legal rights.

I am Attorney Jack Willard, an experienced Criminal and DUI / Drunk Driving Defense Lawyer representing clients throughout the State of Delaware. Since 1985, I have defended thousands of clients with similar criminal charges. I know the right steps to take in helping you build an effective DUI / Drunk Driving Defense Strategy.

Your case will be very personal to me. Despite the state's evidence against you, within the law, I'll fight your case your way. Contact me today at 302.658.3825 for a FREE initial consultation.

DUI / Drunk Driving Attorney Jack Willard, Esq. of Wilmington, Delaware is an Experienced DUI / Drunk Driving Defense Lawyer serving the entire State of Delaware. He has the expertise and resources necessary to provide you with the best possible defense. However, while many larger firms have several different people working on a single case, Attorney Jack Willard will handle your DUI / Drunk Driving case from start to finish.

Protect Your Rights When Faced With a DUI / Drunk Driving Arrest!

IF YOU HAVE HAD AN ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE AND YOU ARE STOPPED BY THE POLICE, REMEMBER THESE IMPORTANT RULES!

Never answer any questions about consuming alcohol or drugs. Answer no questions concerning if, when, or where you may have been, or what you drank.
Remain silent and ask to call your lawyer, Jack Willard at 302.658.3825 at any hour.
Do not resist the police officer.
Do not consent to a search of your vehicle.
Never run or try to elude the police.
Do not submit to any roadside questions or field sobriety testing of any kind; these tests are voluntary in Delaware.
You have an absolute, constitutional right to remain silent. Refuse to answer any questions you are asked. You must assume that every word you speak is being recorded.
If arrested, do not speak to anyone at the jail about the circumstances of your arrest. Speak to no other person at the station or in the cell.
If you are arrested and taken to the police station, refuse to submit to an intoxilyzer test. You should also refuse to submit to a blood test, however, the police can force you to submit to a blood test by physical force. Do not resist.
If permitted, call your lawyer, Jack Willard at 302.658.3825 at any hour.
Immediately, after any blood test, seek your own private blood test at a hospital, which you must pay for.

When Your Driver's License Is at Stake, Act Quickly to Protect It!

All DUI / Drunk Driving convictions in Delaware result in an automatic loss of your driver's license. Even before this stage, however, your license is at risk. After your DUI / Drunk Driving arrest, you will be issued a 15 day temporary license. During that time, you need to request a hearing to challenge the license suspension from the Delaware Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). If you fail to do so, your driving privileges will be automatically suspended at the end of that 15 day period.

If you have been arrested for DUI / Drunk Driving, you need to act quickly in order to defend your driving privileges and your rights. In DUI / Drunk Driving cases, there is a filing deadline you must meet to protect your driver's license by demanding a motor vehicle hearing from the Delaware Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). In addition, there are several different defenses that can challenge the charges you are facing, and you want to speak with DUI / Drunk Driving Lawyer Jack Willard about all the facts of your case as soon as possible after your arrest. Contact Jack Willard Today for a Free Initial Consultation at 302.658.3825

In over 30 years of practice I have tried thousands of cases and I get:

Acquittals
Dismissals
Reduction of charges
Minimized sentences

Attorney Jack Willard is available to take your call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, at 302.658.3825, and as a former Chief Deputy Attorney General for Kent County, Delaware, he is extensively familiar with the tactics used by the Delaware prosecution in DUI / Drunk Driving cases. My fees are reasonable, and your initial phone consultation comes at no charge. Don't pay up front but as you go. Payment plans may be arranged. Mr. Willard will arrange to meet you at other places more convenient to you.

A DUI / Drunk Driving Conviction Can Have Serious Consequences, Including:

Jail time: In Delaware, a second DUI / Drunk Driving offense carries a minimum mandatory prison sentence of 60 days up to 18 months. A third DUI / Drunk Driving offense in five years or a fourth offense in a lifetime is considered a felony. A felony DUI / Drunk Driving conviction carries a minimum of one to two years imprisonment and up to two to five years in jail, with a mandatory minimum sentence. A jail sentence like this could cause you to lose your job, house, and car. These are outcomes you cannot afford to face.
Fines: Depending on your prior DUI / Drunk Driving offenses, you could face steep fines after a conviction ranging anywhere from $500 to $1500 for a first offense, $750 - $2500 for a second offense, $1500 - $5000 for a third offense and $3000 - $7000 for a 4th DUI / Drunk Driving offense.
Felony conviction: A third DUI / Drunk Driving offense in five years or a fourth offense in a lifetime is considered a felony. A felony conviction results in a host of negative consequences, including the loss of your right to vote or own a weapon of any kind. A felony conviction will also affect your job and housing options.
Loss of license: A first offense DUI / Drunk Driving conviction carries a 12 - 24 month (1-2 years) Delaware license suspension, a second offense carries a 12 - 30 month (1-2½ years) license suspension, a third offense carries a 24 - 36 month (2-3 years) license suspension, and a fourth offense carries a 60 month (5 years) license suspension.
Loss of insurance: If convicted of DUI / Drunk Driving, you may lose your car insurance coverage. If this happens, you will be put into an assigned risk pool and your insurance costs will skyrocket.

Delaware DUI / Drunk Driving Attorney Jack Willard, Esq. Offers:

FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION - CALL 302.658.3825
Representation During Trial and Motor Vehicle Hearings
Extensive Experience in DUI / Drunk Driving Defense
Ongoing Updates and Information Throughout the Case
A Strong Defense Built to fit Your Case
Personalized Attention to Your Case
Free Consultations by Phone
Answers to Your Questions
Reasonable Attorney Fees

Aggressively defending your rights is my responsibility. If you find yourself facing a DUI / Drunk Driving charge, contact Attorney Jack Willard immediately at 302.658.3825

At all stages of the criminal and administrative process, I am committed to protecting your rights. As your DUI / Drunk Driving Defense Lawyer, I will represent you at the license suspension hearing before the DMV. I will take the time to understand your case, carefully assess all the evidence against you and identify and challenge every weakness in the state's case.

Fighting Back Against Potential DUI / Drunk Driving Penalties

Your driving privileges and freedom are critical to your life and your well-being. A DUI / Drunk Driving arrest or conviction can put them in jeopardy. With more than three decades of Experience in Criminal and DUI / Drunk Driving Defense, I am prepared to mount an aggressive defense strategy based on any violations of your constitutional rights.

If you have been charged with DUI / Drunk Driving, I will fight hard to have your charges reduced or dismissed altogether. When a conviction is unavoidable, I will strive to minimize the potential consequences you face.

If you have been arrested for DUI / Drunk Driving, do everything you can to protect your rights!

Contact Me Today for a Free Initial Consultation

I am available by phone 24 hours a day, seven days a week, I am always there during your most difficult times. Contact me today for a free initial phone consultation. I charge reasonable rates, and you will know in advance what your costs will be.

Jack Willard, Esq.

Phone: 302-658-3825
Cell Phone: 302-345-9355
Fax: 302-656-5002

At the office of Delaware Criminal Defense Attorney Jack Willard, I represent the accused throughout Delaware, including Dover, Brandywine, Georgetown, Christiana, Milford, Harrington, New Castle, Newark, Rehoboth Beach, Smyrna, New Castle County, Kent County, and Sussex County, DE.

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