Gregory Boulahanis, Esq.

Defending the Accused

OWI Defense Strategies

I wanted to write this book to give people a basic understanding of what they face if they find themselves in an OWI Case, as well as to outline steps you can take to put yourself in the best position possible to defend your Case.

Drunk driving is a serious offense, afflicting all strata of our society. My experience confirms this, having represented corporate presidents, doctors, lawyers, accountants, and Police Officers. But no matter who you are or what you do, OWI can significantly impact many areas of your life, and particularly your employment. Fortunately, I’ve had the opportunity to save countless Clients from the worst consequences of their charges and walk others through the best way to handle the penalties they have faced.

The truth is, in order to receive the best result possible, you need to have someone on your side who knows the law and is familiar with the legal defenses available to you. Provided there is a legal defense applicable to your Case, they can mount a strong defense on your behalf. If there is not a legal defense available, your Attorney can work to mitigate the negative aspects of a conviction through a series of strategies tailored specifically to you.

I Hope This Book Will Give You A Head Start On Your Legal Defense

If I’ve learned anything over the years in this field, it’s that being proactive gives you an advantage. Based on my experience of how Judges tend to think and proceed in OWI Cases, a proactive approach can put you in a position where the Judge is much more likely to be sympathetic to you. Why? Because taking steps to address your OWI Charge before you are asked to will demonstrate that you are taking your Case seriously and doing everything possible to ensure this doesn’t occur again.

Believe it or not, OWI Cases are some of the scariest for Judges because of the high rate of people who re-offend. Sometimes, Judges choose to allow leniency to people charged with OWI – but this opens up the possibility of another charge (that may involve a fatality or injury), all while the initial case is still pending. Because Judges are acutely aware of this, many enforce strict bond conditions as a result. One of the ways to mitigate these strict bond conditions is to attend Alcoholics Anonymous at least twice a week in conjunction with hiring a substance abuse counselor at the inception of your Case.

Knowledge is power. By knowing what the road ahead looks like, I hope that you’ll be that much more prepared to make proactive choices, informed decisions, and walk away from this with an outcome that gives you your real life best-case scenario.