What To Expect From A DUI Lawyer

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What To Expect From A DUI Lawyer

26 October 2018
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There is a great difference between using a driving under the influence (DUI) lawyer than trying to handle your defense alone. Here are some of the specific things with which the DUI lawyer will help you:

Do Their Best to Acquit You

Your DUI's first and foremost task is to do their best so that you aren't convicted of the crime. The attorney will sit down with you and discuss you're the circumstances of your arrest and all relevant issues to determine the best approach to take with your defense. Here are some of the defenses that lawyer use for DUI:

  • Lack of probable cause; that is, the police had no reason to arrest you in the first place
  • Violation of procedures; for example, if the police tested your blood samples without your approval or without a warrant
  • Involuntary intoxication; this applies if someone got you drunk without your knowledge (say someone spiked your drink)

Ensure the Police Observe Your Rights

While working to get you free, the police will also do their best to see to it that the police don't violate your rights. For example, you have the right to confer with your attorney, you have the right to know the charges against you, and you have the right to remain silent under questioning.

Plea Bargain On Your Behalf

Not every criminal case ends up in court; some criminal cases are concluded when the suspect and the government agrees to a plea deal. A plea deal is where you agree to reduced charges and penalties so that you can avoid trial. A good plea deal is a win-win for both you and the government because they don't have to spend resources in prosecuting you.

Since a plea deal is reached after a negotiation process, there is a chance that you can get a raw deal if you don't have an experienced person working on your behalf. Your DUI attorney will see to it that you get the best deal possible from the prosecution.

Do Their Best to Minimize Your Penalties

In the unfortunate event that you do get convicted of your DUI, the lawyer will do everything possible to minimize your punishment. This is particularly true if your exact charges don't have a minimum or mandatory sentence that you must serve. In fact, your attorney may even get you alternative sentencing (such as a community service) or get your sentence deferred depending on the circumstances of the case.