Driving while under the influence also known as operating while under the influence, operating while intoxicated, operating while under the influence or drunk driving can be proven in several ways. The most common is driving while under the influence of alcohol or over the legal limit. The government attempts to prove their case either from the observations of the officer regarding your vehicle operation, personal observations and sometimes Standard Field Sobriety Tests. Another way the government can prove their case is based upon blood, breath, or urine tests showing the subject has a reading of .08 or higher. Finally, the government may prove their case if the defendant is under the influence of drugs based on the observations made by the arresting officer.

Driving under the influence carries serious consequences. A driver may lose his license, be sentenced to jail or probation. In addition to the criminal consequences, a person may lose their commercial driver’s license for life. An attorney experienced in this area can evaluate your case and help determine if there are any defenses to the crime as well as protect the defendant’s driver’s license.

If you’re facing a DUI charge, you need someone with experience to help you.  At Island Law Office, PC, LLO, we have the only attorney in Western Nebraska who is a Member of the National College for DUI Defense.  At Island Law Office, PC, LLO, we understand the science and common mistakes made in a DUI investigation.  When you’re faced with a DUI and the loss of your license, you need someone who understands the charge. You need Island Law Office, PC, LLO. 

Bell Island is a graduate of the University of Nebraska College of Law and has lived in Scotts Bluff County since 1994. Bell started in the Scotts Bluff County Public Defender's office and opened his own practice in 1999. Bell continues to represent clients in the areas of Criminal Law, DUI, Divorce and Family law, and Probate, matters. Read More

For even the most seasoned attorney admitted to practice in the State of Nebraska, defending DUI cases has always presented special challenges. Today mounting a successful defense is more difficult than ever. Now you have the advantage with Nebraska DUI Defense: The Law and Practice. This text and supplementary DVD contain the most important information to help you attain a successful verdict.

Written by Bell Island and James Nesci, both members of the National College for DUI Defense, Nebraska DUI Defense: The Law and Practice ensures that you understand the chemical, biological and technological concepts and issues underlying DUI prosecution and defense in the State of Nebraska. The authors provide the most up-to-date information available on key areas of DUI law in Nebraska including DUI Investigations, Driving and Field Sobriety Testing, Drug Recognition, Evaluation and Chemical Testing, Blood Alcohol Calculations, Pre-trial Investigations and Motions, Practice, Plea Offers, and Agreements, DUI Trial Procedures, and more. Read More

 If you would like to schedule an initial consultation contact a Nebraska drunk driving / DUI / OWI attorney, representing clients in Gering, Nebraska at the Island Law Office, PC, LLO. Give us a call at (308) 633-4040,