WASHINGTON, DC DUI LAWYER
Are you worried that your traffic charge will suspend your license or put points on your license?
We will help you understand your rights for your DUI or traffic case. If you were charged in court, we offer representation for the following offenses and more:
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- Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol or a Drug (DUI)
- Operating After Revocation (OAR)/ Operating After Suspension (OAS)
- Operating While Impaired
- Reckless Driving
- Fleeing From Police Officer/Law Enforcement Officer
- No Permit
- Leaving After Colliding (Personal Injury or Property Damage)
- Misuse Of Tags
- Possession Of An Open Container Of Alcohol
- Operating Non-traditional Vehicle (All-Terrain Vehicles And Dirt Bikes)
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ABOUT US
Hannah Akintoye Law, PLLC is a Washington, D.C. firm dedicated to servicing clients in the Washington, D.C. area. We provide representation in criminal defense, personal injury, and DUI and traffic matters. The ability to provide attentive service to our clients across interdisciplinary areas is the bedrock trait of our practice.
Attorney Akintoye received her bachelor’s degree from The Pennsylvania State University and went on to attend law school at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law where she obtained her Juris Doctor degree. While attending the University of Pittsburgh, she also completed the necessary coursework to obtain her litigation certificate from the university.
Attorney Akintoye’s experience is widespread. She has worked for a general practice firm handling both civil and criminal matters, and has also worked with various public interest organizations due to her longstanding dedication to giving back to the community.
Before opening her law firm, attorney Akintoye also worked for several years as a public defender. During attorney Akintoye’s tenure as a public defender, she maintained an extensive caseload representing hundreds of individuals in jury trial and bench trial matters, and thousands in preliminary hearings. Through her experiences she has developed advanced skills in courtroom litigation, which she embraces when representing her clients in court.
Attorney Akintoye is dedicated to fighting for justice, whether it be a criminal defense matter, DUI, or personal injury matter. She takes a diligent approach to every client matter, and strives to obtain the best possible resolution in every case.
Traffic Offenses
Traffic Offenses in Washington, D.C. can result in significant fines, license revocations, etc. We can help you with the following charges:
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- Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol or a Drug (DUI)
- Operating After Revocation (OAR)/ Operating After Suspension (OAS)
- Operating While Impaired
- Reckless Driving
- Fleeing From Police Officer/Law Enforcement Officer
- No Permit
- Leaving After Colliding (Personal Injury or Property Damage)
- Misuse Of Tags
- Possession Of An Open Container Of Alcohol
- Operating Non-traditional Vehicle (All-Terrain Vehicles And Dirt Bikes)
No Permit
In D.C. is it illegal to operate a motor vehicle without first having obtained an operator’s permit, learner’s permit, provisional permit, or a motorcycle endorsement if operating a motorcycle.
Penalty: For a no permit offense, a person can face up to 90 days in jail and/or a $500 fine.
Operating After Revocation (OAR)/ Operating After Suspension (OAS)
In Washington, D.C. it is illegal for a person to operate a motor vehicle while the person’s operating privileges were either revoked or suspended. It is important to note that it is not a defense that a person did not know his or her operating privileges were revoked or suspended at the time of the offense. However, the government may be required to prove at trial that they provided “notice” of the revocation or suspension to the individual.
Penalty: A person found guilty of operating after his or her driving privileges were revoked or suspended faces up to 1 year in jail, a $2,500 fine, or both. In addition, the DMV will assess 12 points to the person’s license and automatically revoke the person’s license each time there is a conviction for OAR or OAS.
DUI Offenses
A DUI charge in Washington, D.C. can give rise to severe penalties such as jail time, significant fines, and license revocations. We can help you with the following charges:
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- Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol or a Drug
- Operating While Impaired
Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol or a Drug (DUI)
Under § 50-2206.11 of the D.C. Code, it is a crime to operate or be in physical control of any vehicle while intoxicated, or while under the influence of alcohol or any drug or any combination thereof.
Penalty: A first offense DUI carries a $1000 fine, up to 180 days incarceration, or both. A second offense DUI carries a minimum fine of $2,500 and a maximum fine of $5,000. A third offense DUI carries a minimum penalty of $2,500 and a maximum fine of $10,000. After the 3rd DUI, an additional 30-day mandatory minimum jail sentence will be imposed for each further violation. There is, however, heightened jail time for heightened BAC levels for each offense.
Operating While Impaired (OWI)
In the District of Columbia, an OWI charge can occur when an individual operates or is in physical control of a vehicle while the person’s ability to do so is impaired by the consumption of alcohol or any drug or any combination thereof.
Penalty: The penalty for a first OWI offense is a $500 fine, 90 days in jail, or both. For a second OWI offense, there is a Mandatory $1,000 fine, up to a $2,500 fine. There is also a mandatory minimum of 5 days in jail up to a maximum of one year in jail. For a third OWI offense, there is a Mandatory $1,000 fine, up to a $5,000 fine. There is also a 10-day mandatory minimum jail sentence up to a maximum of one year in jail.
RECENT WINS!
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- Client facing a parole violation found not guilty at trial!
- Case dismissed at trial due to unlawful traffic stop after motion to suppress evidence was granted by Judge!
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