Lawyer in Biloxi, Mississippi: DUI/DWI
Experienced Representation from Former Police Officer and Prosecutor
At the law office of Tom Payne & Associates, P.L.L.C., attorney Tom Payne brings over 30 years of law enforcement experience and 20 years of legal practice to people throughout south Mississippi who have been charged with drunk driving. A former police officer, prosecutor and judge, attorney Tom Payne has a comprehensive understanding of the issues involved in DUI/DWI cases. He offers the full service representation you expect from a traditional southern law practice, one handed down from generation to generation.
Contact attorney Tom Payne or call the firm at 228-206-5788 (toll-free at 877-816-9560) to set up an appointment.
The Firm's Defense of DUI/DWI Charges
Attorney Tom Payne handles all matters related to a DUI/DWI charge, from the administrative hearing regarding the suspension or revocation of your license to the criminal proceeding to determine penalties. He represents first-time defendants as well as repeat offenders, including minors charged with underage drinking and driving.
Attorney Tom Payne brings considerable experience to bear when defending you on a DUI/DWI charge. As a police officer, he arrested people charged with DUI and testified against them at trial. As a prosecutor, he tried DUI cases. As a city court judge, he sat on over 500 DUI trials. He has personally seen DUI cases handled by more than 500 other lawyers and knows all the tactics and strategies that can be employed.
Attorney Tom Payne's focus when defending you on DUI charges is to protect your rights under the U.S. Constitution and to make certain that law enforcement officials and prosecutors have followed the rules throughout the process. He will examine the facts of the traffic stop to verify that there was probable cause to pull you over and to determine whether you were properly advised of your rights before you made any statements. He will also review the evidence to determine whether field sobriety and breathalyzer tests were properly administered. If there are any irregularities, he will move to exclude the evidence and/or dismiss the charges against you.
Contact Tom Payne & Associates, P.L.L.C.
To arrange a confidential consultation, contact the firm or call 228-206-5788 (toll-free at 877-816-9560) to schedule an appointment. Attorney Tom Payne is available to meet with clients weekdays from 9 am until 5 pm; evening and weekend consultations are available upon request. Attorney Tom Payne can travel to meet with you, if necessary.