Protecting You From the Consequences of a Vermont DUI Arrest

Bradley Myerson will help you:

Avoid Imprisonment
Retain Your License
Keep Your Vehicle
Avoid Insurance Surcharges
Prevent a Criminal Record
Reduce Your Fines.

The legal, emotional, employment, financial and family consequences of a DUI arrest can be staggering. In Vermont, first offenders face a 90-day suspension (or more), a $750 fine, up to 2 years imprisonment, evaluation by a licensed alcohol counselor, driver's education classes and more. Repeat offenders face even harsher penalities.

DWI cases are complicated and require the services of an experienced attorney. With more than 30 years defending drivers facing DUI charges in Vermont, Bradley Myerson offers the knowledge, compassion and determination needed to deliver the most favorable outcome. He understands the complexities of the law, the technical aspects of breath testing and the procedures required to properly administer field sobriety tests—key elements of a successful DUI defense.

Bradley Myerson's background includes:

30 years defending drivers arrested for DUI in Vermont.
Instructor at continuing legal education programs for attorneys learning DUI defense techniques.
Member of the Vermont and National Associations of Criminal Defense Lawyers.
Member of the National College For DUI Defense.
Syracuse University and the New England School of Law graduate.
Served two (elected) terms on the Vermont Judicial Nomination Board.

Call 877-763-7144 today for a free consultation!

DUI/DWI In Vermont

In Vermont, DUI(Driving Under the Influence) and DWI (Driving While Intoxicated) have the same meaning. Vermont criminalizes driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor, and driving with .08% or more alcohol in the blood as measured by blood or breath tests.

Vermont also has a separate Civil License Suspension Law. If your breath or blood test result was at least .08%, the State will try to have your Vermont license or out-of-State driving privileges in Vermont suspended for at least 90 days. If you refuse the breath test or blood test, you face at least a 6 month suspension in both the DWI and Civil Suspension matters. This is a separate legal proceeding from the DWI criminal charge.

If you are convicted of DWI, this will be a permanent part of both your driving record and criminal record. If you live in another State and are convicted of DWI in Vermont, the conviction will be reported to the Department of Motor Vehicles in your home State and to the National Driver's License Registry. These records are available to drivers licensing and police agencies in each State. In almost all cases a DWI conviction in Vermont will result in a suspension in your home State. If your DWI case is dismissed or if you are found not guilty, you may be able to avoid a license suspension.

RECENT CASE RESULTS

October 2011
Secured a Judgment Suppressing All Evidence and Judgment In Favor Of The Operator on the Civil Suspension (refusal) proceeding, on grounds that the arresting officers acted unlawfully in ordering the client to exit his vehicle with his hands up and later frisked him, thereby saving the client from a 6 month suspension for refusing the breath test, on grounds that the trial judge agreed that the officers’ actions constituted a “de facto” arrest without probable cause.

October 2011
Secured a Judgment in Favor of the Operator on the Civil Suspension proceeding, reduction of the underlying DUI charge to Negligent Operation, and Dismissal of Negligent Operation and False Information to a Police Officer charges, where the blood test result was 0.189%, on grounds that the arresting officer lacked authority to process the client for DUI outside of his own town, the arresting officer threatened the client with jail unless he provided a blood sample, and that a breath test and not blood sample should have been requested.

September 2011
Secured a Judgment in Favor of the Operator on the Civil Suspension proceeding, and Suppression of all evidence including the breath test results of 0.182% after the stop of the Defendant’s vehicle, on grounds that the arresting officer lacked a reasonable suspicion that the client was under the influence of alcohol.

RECENT TESTIMONIALS

"When I was being accused of wrongful doing, and was facing two felony charges, I couldn't have asked for better representation. Brad was there by my side fighting thick and thin until the end when he got the charges dropped. He was always very quick to answer emails and return my calls. I can't thank him enough for his time and dedication to the case."
—From a Vermont Client

"Unfortunately, my 4th of July weekend ended with a DUI. During my initial consultation with Brad, I felt extremely confident in his ability to fully protect my interests. I am very happy with my decision to hire him. He kept me well informed during the whole process, and was diligent in his practice. Thanks to Brad’s courtroom assertiveness and proactive approach to my case, our motion to suppress all evidence resulted in a DUI dismissal. I appreciate his service, and highly recommend him to others with similar circumstances. "
—From a Maine Client

"After I was arrested for DUI with a BAC of 0.23, I felt a lot of guilt, shame, and remorse. I was also about to get a lifelong record that would cost a lot now and seriously disrupt my work and my future. I decided taking personal responsibility for this didn't mean letting the State decide my future, and so I searched for the best lawyer I could find who specialized in DUI's in Vermont, who would fight for me and who I could trust with the whole truth and with my families future. Choosing Bradley Myerson was one of the best decisions of my life. He examined every inch of my case for legal possibilities, challenged in court and won a suppression of the breath evidence, and then he negotiated a much reduced penalty that I can manage and live with. I feel that my family was given a second chance, thanks to Bradley Myerson."
—From a Lebanon, New Hampshire Client