James T. Kratovil Law Offices, PLLC

A Premier Criminal Defense Attorney In Jefferson County, West Virginia Decades Of Experience In Bankruptcy And Other Legal Practice Areas After an arrest for driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI), drug possession or any other criminal offense, you face intimidating, time-sensitive decisions. Your future also hangs in the balance if your debts have spiraled out of control. If you must confront these or other legal issues, there is no substitute for highly informed, trustworthy counsel. Charles Town, West Virginia, attorney James T. Kratovil has been helping people navigate the legal system effectively and move forward in life for more than 35 years. He is widely respected and trial-proven. You can talk to him openly, reach him when you need him and count on him to put your interests first.

Jefferson County, West Virginia, DUI Defense Attorney We Handle the Legalities While You Focus On Your Daily Life One of the main concerns that our clients have when they are facing a DUI arrest is the potential suspension or revocation of their driver’s licenses. Beyond this, severe consequences like extensive fines, jail time and hikes in insurance premiums are also possible. Your best chance for success in fighting a DUI charge is skillful representation from Jefferson County, West Virginia, DUI defense lawyer, James Kratovil. After more than 35 years of experience, attorney Kratovil has developed an unparalleled ability to use strategic defense methods that help clients combat drunk driving charges, retain driving privileges and continue on with daily obligations. Whether you are facing your first drunk driving offense, or need help with multiple arrests, you can rely on us to provide the aggressive defense you need. Methods for Defense in First, Second and Third DUI Arrests Consequences for drunk driving convictions get increasingly more severe as multiple arrests occur. The consequences also can vary according to an individual’s blood alcohol level and whether or not any minor passengers are in the vehicle at the time of the arrest. A summary of these consequences are listed below, but we encourage you to schedule a free initial consultation to get case-specific information. A first offense can result in up to six months of jail time, a fine of up to $1,000 and a license suspension of up to 45 days. A second offense can result in up to one year of jail time, a fine of up to $3,000, a license suspension of up to one year and a mandatory installation of an ignition interlock system on the offender’s vehicle. A third offense is considered a felony and can result in up to three years of jail time, a fine of up to $5,000, a license suspension of one year and a mandatory installation of an ignition interlock system.