A client came to Piel Law Office after being charged with operating a motor vehicle with a detectable amount of a restricted controlled substance.
The arrest occurred after a citizen reported that the client appeared impaired while sitting in a parking lot. During the investigation, the client explained that they had recently been prescribed new medications while managing severe anxiety and depression.
The defense worked closely with the client to review their medical and psychological history and consulted with an expert to better understand how the medications could affect the situation described in the report.
Based on the findings and discussions with the prosecutor, the defense presented information showing that the circumstances involved medical factors rather than impaired driving.
As a result of these negotiations, the OWI charge was amended to a charge of Inattentive Driving.
Piel Law Office is a Wisconsin-based criminal defense firm with over 30 years of experience protecting clients facing OWI and other serious criminal charges.
