District of Columbia DWI Lawyer

District of Columbia Superior Court

Congress established the Superior Court of the District of Columbia as the trial court of general jurisdiction for the District of Columbia in 1970. The court consists of a chief judge and 61 associate judges. The court is assisted by the service of 24 magistrate judges as well as retired judges who have been recommended and approved as senior judges.

The Superior Court handles all local trial matters, including civil, criminal, family court, probate, tax, landlord-tenant, small claims, and traffic. The Superior Court is here to serve the community, and several initiatives and collaborative projects are underway to improve service to the public in our Nation's Capital.

DWI vs. DUI in District of Columbia

District of Columbia law makes a distinction between "driving while intoxicated" (DWI) and "driving under the influence" (DUI). An individual is convicted of DWI his or herblood alcohol content (BAC) is 0.08% or higher; while an individual is convicted of DUI with a BAC of 0.05% or higher. Though DUI in District of Columbia is a lesser offense, the penalties are severe and often result in similar consequences.

District of Columbia DWI/DUI arrests allow for two separate cases: a DWI/DUI criminal case, that is prosecuted in the District of Columbia criminal courts, and an administrative case, which can result in the suspension of driving privileges by the Washington DC Department of Motor Vehicles.

Administrative License Suspension/Revocation
The Administrative License Suspension/Revocation penalties applies minimum mandatory penalties imposed on drivers whose BAC is above the state limit for intoxication, or drivers who refuse to submit to BAC testing. First Offense 6 months; Second Offense 1 year; Third Offense 2 years.

District of Columbia law grants an individual 10 days to request a hearing from the Department Motor Vehicles. If you fail to request a hearing within 10 days, your right to the hearing is lost, and your license is automatically suspended for the applicable statutory time frame. In order to preserve your right to an Administrative Hearing, it is crucial that you submit your request to the Department Motor Vehicles within 10 days.

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District of Columbia DWI Driving While Intoxicated

DC Code section 50-2201.05 can be viewed at: www.socialhostliability.org/NHTSA/DistrictofColumbia.pdf

The District of Columbia is divided into 8 Wards, each ward having a number of communities within it. No matter which ward or community in which you have been arrested, your case will be heard in the Superior Court Criminal Division.

Hours of Operation

Mondays-Fridays: 8:30a.m.-5:00p.m.
Filings can be made in the after-hours filing box in the lobby of the Moultrie Courthouse.

Location

Moultrie Courthouse
500 Indiana Avenue, N.W., 4th floor - west
Washington, D.C. 20001
Phone (202) 879-1373
Fax: (202) 638-5352

Criminal Penalties if Convicted
Typically, the lesser charge of DUI (as opposed to DWI) will carry slightly less strenuous penalties, but it depends on the circumstances of the arrest as well as your previous driving history. Speak with your DWI/DUI lawyer in order to determine your best defense.

Whether you have received a Ward 1 DWI, Adams Morgan DWI, Columbia Heights DWI, Kalorama DWI, LeDroit Park DWI, Mount Pleasant DWI, Park View DWI, Pleasant Plains DWI, Shaw DWI, Ward 2 DWI, Burleith DWI, Downtown DWI, Dupont Circle DWI, Foggy Bottom DWI, Georgetown DWI, Sheridan Kalorama DWI, Logan Circle DWI, Mount Vernon Square DWI, Shaw DWI, West End DWI, Ward 3 DWI, American University Park DWI, Berkley DWI, Cathedral Heights DWI, Chevy Chase DWI, Cleveland Park DWI, Colony Hill DWI, Forest Hills DWI, Foxhall DWI, Friendship Heights DWI, Glover Park DWI, Kent DWI, Massachusetts Heights DWI, McLean Gardens DWI, North Cleveland DWI, Park DWI, Observatory Circle DWI, The Palisades DWI, Potomac Heights DWI, Spring Valley DWI, Tenleytown DWI, Wakefield DWI, Wesley Heights DWI, Woodland DWI, Normanstone Terrace DWI, Woodley Park DWI, Ward 4 DWI, Barnaby Woods DWI, Brightwood DWI, Brightwood Park DWI, Chevy Chase DWI, Colonial Village DWI, Crestwood DWI, Fort Totten DWI, Hawthorne DWI, Manor Park DWI, Petworth DWI, Riggs Park DWI, Lamond-Riggs DWI, Shepherd Park DWI, Sixteenth Street Heights DWI, Takoma DWI, Ward 5 DWI, Arboretum DWI, Bloomingdale DWI, Brentwood DWI, Brookland DWI, Carver Langston DWI, Eckington DWI, Edgewood DWI, Fort DWI, Lincoln DWI, Fort DWI, Totten DWI, Gateway DWI, Ivy DWI, City DWI, Riggs DWI, Park DWI, Langdon DWI, Michigan Park DWI, Pleasant Hill DWI, Stronghold DWI, Metropolis View DWI, Trinidad DWI, Truxton Circle DWI, Woodridge DWI, Ward 6 DWI, Barney Circle DWI, Capitol Hill DWI, Chinatown DWI, Judiciary Square DWI, Kingman Park DWI, Navy Yard DWI, NoMa DWI, Penn Quarter DWI, Federal Center DWI, Waterfront DWI, Sursum Corda DWI, Swampoodle DWI, Union Station DWI, Ward 7 DWI, Benning Heights DWI, Benning Ridge DWI, Benning DWI, Burrville DWI, Capitol View DWI, Civic Betterment DWI, Deanwood DWI, Dupont Park DWI, Eastland Gardens DWI, Fairfax Village DWI, Fairlawn DWI, Fort Davis DWI, Fort Dupont DWI, Good Hope DWI, Grant Park DWI, Greenway DWI, Hillbrook DWI, Hillcrest DWI, Kenilworth DWI, Kingman Park DWI, Lincoln Heights DWI, Mahaning Heights DWI, Marshall Heights DWI, Mayfair DWI, Naylor Gardens DWI, Penn Branch DWI, Randle Highlands DWI, River Terrace DWI, Skyland DWI, Summit Park DWI, Twining DWI, Ward 8 DWI, Anacostia DWI, Barry Farm DWI, Bellevue DWI, Buena Vista DWI, Congress Heights DWI, Douglass DWI, Fairlawn DWI, Garfield Heights DWI, Knox Hill DWI, Shipley Terrace DWI, Washington Highlands DWI, Woodland DWI, a DUI or any drunk driving or driving while impaired charge, your District of Columbia DWI lawyer can help you.

Our District of Columbia Criminal Defense Lawyers have proven track records in representing those accused of drunk driving. Getting expert legal help with your District of Columbia DUI can be affordable and easy. Many of our District of Columbia DUI Lawyers offer a free initial case evaluation and flexible payment options.

District of Columbia Drivers Information:
Department of Motor Vehicles Service Locations

Adjudication Services
301 C Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001

Brentwood Commercial Driver’s License Center
1205 Brentwood Road, NE
Washington, DC 20018

Brentwood Road Test Office
1205 Brentwood Road, NE
Washington, DC 20018

Commercial Driver’s License
Road Test Lot
2390 South Capitol Street, SE
Washington, DC 20032

Georgetown Service Center
Georgetown Park Mall - Lower Level
3222 M Street, NW
Washington, DC 20007

Penn Branch Shopping Center
3220 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE
Washington, DC 20019

Southwest Service Center
95 M Street, SW
Washington, DC 20024

Inspection Station
1001 Half Street, SW
Washington, DC 20024

Motor Vehicle Department: http://dmv.dc.gov/info/dropbox.shtm

District of Columbia official website: www.dc.gov

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