DUI West Virginia
Todd F. La Neve, Attorney at Law
PO Box 549
Jane Lew, WV 26378
Telephone: 304-624-1700
1-866-my-wv-dui (1-866-699-8384)
e-mail:tlaneve@wvdui.com

Warning: A West Virginia DUI Can Ruin Your Life If You Just Sit Back And Let It

I will fight to save your license and freedom!

FREE CASE EVALUATION

      I'm furious about West Virginia's DUI law and I'm not going to take it anymore.

      Neither should you!

      What am I mad about? I'm mad at the misuse of the so-called solid evidence against you because of your West Virginia DUI arrest here in the Clarksburg area or elsewhere.

      My name is Todd La Neve. I'm a DUI attorney here in the Clarksburg, West Virginia area. I focus on helping people just like you to resolve their DUI charges.

      Since you're reading this, you've probably been arrested for DUI . . . and it wasn't pleasant.

      But that doesn't mean you're guilty of drunk driving.

      Now, the Prosecuting Attorney wants you to believe that the evidence he has against you is so strong that you should just go in and plead guilty. But because of your DUI arrest you face serious penalties if you are convicted of the DUI charges against you.

      Specifically, if your case goes the wrong way you could lose your license . . . your insurance could go up or be canceled . . . and you could even go to jail.

      Plus, it doesn't end there. A conviction for violating West Virginia's DUI Law is something that could haunt you for many years to come, even hurting you when you apply for a job.

Free Consultation and Review of Your DUI Arrest —— $150 Value

FREE CASE EVALUATION

      You're probably like most people arrested for a DUI. You don't really know the right thing to do about it, and you don't know whether or not you can win if you contest your arrest.

      For both of these reasons, I'd like to buy you a free consultation to give you information about these things and to review your case.

      If you would like to meet with me, I will be happy to set up an appointment with you. That way you'll be able to learn all you need to know about your situation. This telephone conference is free to you, will last about half an hour, and there is no further obligation at all. In fact, until you agree, in writing, to hire me, you will never owe me any money.

      To arrange for your free consultation, you can call and leave a message 24 hours a day if I'm not available when you call. Someone from my office will get back to you as soon as possible.

      Most importantly, when we talk I'll explain to you why your situation may not be hopeless.

      Here's what I mean.

I'll Help You Keep Your License and Your Freedom

FREE CASE EVALUATION

      To begin with, I'd like you to know that there's a good chance I can help. Did you know that there are at least 20 possible challenges that can be made to the charges you are facing? I'll raise the applicable ones for you so your dui defense is as strong as possible.

      My goal is to get you out of these charges, to keep your record clean, and to prevent you from losing your freedom and your license to drive. You see . . . my practice is based on the belief that you were arrested when you shouldn't have been.

      At the very least, I'll make sure that you're being treated fairly.

      When you retain me you'll get expert legal help from an attorney who knows how to guide your case through the complexities of the legal system because I've done it over a hundred times in the last four years alone. You'll be certain you are being treated fairly by the judicial system because I'll insist:

  • that the Prosecuting Attorney provide us with the name and address of anyone he plans to call as a witness, as well as copies of every written or recorded statements of their testimony. This will allow us to prepare the kind of questions that can weaken the state's case against you.
  • that the Prosecuting Attorney provide us with any information or material he has which would show that you are not guilty of the charges against you, or which may help you get a lighter sentence.
  • on receiving copies of records showing that the equipment used for tests was functioning properly, and that the person giving the tests was properly certified.
  • on proof that you were advised of all of your rights. If you weren't, the Prosecutor's case may be weakened.

      As you can see, what looks simple gets pretty complex. As your attorney I will look into all of these things for you so that you will have the best possible case.

Here's How I'll Protect Your Rights

FREE CASE EVALUATION

      The Prosecuting Attorney handles these types of cases all day. He knows--and is willing to use against you--all of the fine legal points that are available to him.

      The law says that he only needs to prove that after drinking you were not able to drive your car safely or that your blood alcohol exceeds a certain limit. That sounds pretty cut and dried, but it's not quite as simple as that.

      You see, if challenged, the Prosecutor also has to show that the arresting officer made the arrest properly, that you were properly advised of your rights, that the equipment he used to test you was working accurately, and even that the person operating that equipment was certified to operate it. If he gets information which may prove you innocent, an attorney can make him give you that information also.

      That's where I come in.

      I know how and where to make the proper motions which force the Prosecutor to prove that all the steps used in your arrest were done properly. If they weren't, then his case is weakened.

      I can't promise you that I'll be successful because each case is unique. Maybe the judge assigned to your case is more lenient on drunk driving cases, or maybe he is harsher on them. Maybe there are some things distinctive to your case which are important. However, all things being equal, I think you'll find that I am well-skilled and that I fiercely protect your rights.

Get The Legal Help You Need

FREE CASE EVALUATION

      When we talk during your consultation, I will analyze the facts of your case, give you my opinion about it, and discuss my approach to it. I'll explain how we'll protect your legal rights, what your options are, and how the whole judicial process works, so you'll know exactly what happens.

      Plus, you'll learn how I will guide you through the court system and how I'll champion your rights, using all my ingenuity and the options in the legal system to defend and protect you. For example, I'll review the Complaint against you . . . the steps which were used to conduct the chemical and roadside tests against you to determine if they are valid . . . and I'll show you how the police officer's testimony can be impeached.

      I will also tell you about my fees (please see my fees information page). Anything you tell me during this and all other meetings will be confidential, whether or not you retain me.

      In summary, with my help you'll get:

  • A free initial phone consultation.
  • Personalized attention. I'll return your phone calls promptly, keep you informed, and answer all questions to help you put the pieces back together.
  • Experience. I defend numerous clients against DUI prosecution every month.
  • Aggressiveness. While I accept peaceful settlements, I take a tough stance to protect you.

      So, if you want an attorney you can talk to, who understands what you want, who is interested in you and your situation, and who fights to get you results, call me today at 1-866-my-wv-dui (1-866-699-8384) for your free consultation.

      The first consultation is free, so there is no risk on your part; and you'll be able to get all your questions answered. When we are finished, if you're not convinced that I will be able to protect you to your complete satisfaction, then after the consultation I won't phone you again . . . and you'll owe me nothing.

      In any event, at the end of the consultation you'll be more knowledgeable, you'll know what to expect in the judicial process, and be able to make more informed decisions about your case.

      And by the way, your DUI arrest will normally trigger a suspension notice by the DMV being sent to your address. You only have limited time to challenge the suspension and failing to do so will result in automatic loss of your license. As a courtesy to you, I will tell you what you must do about this, at no charge, just for calling me.

      Please remember, the charges against you are serious and can carry severe consequences which could be damaging to your present and your future. You can discover for yourself how I can help save your license and freedom by calling me at 1-866-my-wv-dui (1-866-699-8384).

Sincerely,

Todd La Neve

P.S. In case you're still undecided about who, if anyone, to go to, let me tell you one final thing--it may be important. If I can't help you keep your license after a contested DMV hearing, I'll refund $250 of the fee you paid me.*

*The $250 fee refund applies only to those cases in which we have a contested hearing before the DMV's hearing examiner. A hearing is contested when we present evidence, we challenge the arresting officer, and fight the proposed suspension of your license. If after this hearing the DMV issues a license suspension order in spite of our arguments against suspension, and that suspension is upheld on appeal, then I will refund the $250 fee.

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