Motorcycle and DUI in Delaware

Motorcycle DUI Defense Lawyer In Sussex County, Delaware

In Delaware DUI laws are the exact same for someone riding a motorcycle as someone operating a car or truck. While owning a motorcycle may be a fun, exciting and thrilling means of transportation you must still adhere to drunk driving laws in Delaware when driving a motorcycle. If you are riding a motorcycle and have a blood alcohol content (BAC) above the legal limit of .08 you can be arrested for drunk driving. Also, riding a motorcycle while drunk is much more dangerous than driving an automobile should you be involved in an accident. The prosecution may seek to impose harsher penalties on motorcycle riders arrested for DUI.

If you have been charged with DUI while riding a motorcycle in Kent County, Delaware or Sussex County, Delaware it is a very serious matter. You do have rights and it is in your best interest to consult with a skilled and experienced Georgetown, Delaware Motorcycle DUI Attorney. Call The Law Office of Ronald D. Phillips at 302 856 9860. Or, email Mr. Phillips here.

Motorcycle DUI In Delaware

While operating a motorcycle in Delaware you can be pulled over by the police for driving behaviors such as:

  • Excessive Speeding
  • Unsafe Lane Changes
  • Spinning Your Wheels/Peeling Out
  • Showboating/Wheelies/Endo’s
  • Improper Signaling
  • Swerving
  • Motorcycle Helmet Law Violation

If you are pulled over for any of these, or other traffic violations and have been drinking you can be arrested for DUI in Delaware.

How A Georgetown Delaware Motorcycle DUI Attorney Can Help You

Getting charged with, and convicted of a Motorcycle DUI in Delaware is expensive, aggravating and time consuming. There are court costs to be paid, attorneys fees to be paid, fines to be paid, possible restitution if there was property damage and perhaps jail time. If convicted your license will be suspended or possibly revoked. Your life will become incredibly complicated for a long time after the DUI conviction as you will have no way to get to work, school or other necessary destinations. With your independence taken away a DUI can make you susceptible to losing much more than just your license. Retaining an experienced Delaware Motorcycle DUI Attorney can help significantly. They will make sure your rights are protected, they will review the facts surrounding your arrest and make sure the police officer conducted all field sobriety tests properly. If possible, your charges may possibly be dismissed or reduced with the help of a skilled Delaware Motorcycle DUI Attorney.

Contact A Skilled Sussex County Motorcycle DUI Attorney

Working with a Delaware Motorcycle DUI Lawyer is a good idea regarding your DUI case. Mr. Phillips will make sure your rights are protected every step of the way. Call Delaware DUI Defense Attorney Ronald D. Phillips at 302 856 9860. You can also email Mr. Phillips by clicking here. With over 15 years serving those charged with DUI in Delaware he will tenaciously defend your rights while attempting to keep the negative consequences of your pending drunk driving charges to a minimum.

The Law Office of Ronald D. Phillips Jr. proudly serves those accused of DUI throughout Kent County, Delaware and Sussex County Delaware. Within these counties he serves all cities, towns & suburbs in including, but no limited to, Smyrna, Dover, Milford, Harrington, Kenton, Little Creek, Seaford, Georgetown, Millsboro, Milton, Lewes, Rehoboth Beach, Dewey Beach, Bethany Beach, Fenwick Island, Ocean View, Laurel, Delmar and Dagsboro.