A Horry County Drunk Driving Defense Attorney You Can Count On
Nearly 1.5 million drivers are charged with drunk driving-related charges on American roads every year. Many of these people do not believe they will be able to fight these charges. The truth is the police officer pulled you over based on a suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI). The less information or evidence the prosecutor can use against you, the better chance you have of getting the charges and penalties reduced.
I am Myrtle Beach DUI attorney W. Baxter Harwell of the Harwell Law Firm, P.A., and I have handled DUI cases on both sides of the aisle. For the first four years of my legal career, I worked with the Highway Patrol to help officers prosecute DUI/DWI cases as well as cases of underage drinking and driving. I have also completed both the Breath Test/DataMaster and Standardized Field Sobriety Test courses offered by the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy, which all police officers are required to take before performing traffic stops.
For the past ten years, however, I have put my knowledge and hands-on courtroom experience to work in helping those accused of DUI/DWI or facing driver's license suspension due to an alcohol-related traffic violation. I understand the negative impact a DUI conviction or license suspension can have on your life, and I will explore all your options to achieve the best possible outcome.
I won't promise to beat the DUI/DWI charge. No attorney can legally or ethically make that kind of promise. However, I do promise to work hard and help you fight your charges with every legal strategy at our disposal. When integrity, experience, knowledge and successful results are all that really matter, contact me — you will be glad you did.
Respond Quickly to Protect Your Driver's License
After you have been charged with DUI, especially if you refused to take a breath test or your blood alcohol content was over .15, your license will automatically and immediately be suspended. You also only have 30 days to schedule a hearing before the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to appeal the suspension and obtain a provisional license while your case is pending.
As your lawyer, I take prompt action to protect your rights and driving privileges. You will also work directly with me — not a paralegal or inexperienced associate — from day one until your case is completely resolved. I respond promptly to any questions you may have as well as inform you right away of any developments in your case. My goal is to work together with you to achieve the best possible outcome.
An Experienced DUI Attorney Knows the Difference is in the Details
I have deep legal roots in the communities surrounding the Myrtle Beach/Grand Strand region. I know most of the police officers, prosecutors, judges and other legal professionals by name, and I know what strategies they will employ to attempt to convict you of DUI/DWI.
I pay close attention to the details of your case, scrutinizing every single piece of evidence that I know law enforcement will attempt to use to obtain a conviction. By challenging this evidence, I will fight aggressively for dismissal or reduction of charges.
When Pleading Guilty is Not an Option, Contact Me
I have taught DUI prosecution techniques, and I know effective DUI defense from the inside out. When pleading guilty isn't an option, contact me online or by calling my office in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, toll free at 877-721-7010 for a free initial consultation.
