| If you are arrested for a DUI in Orange County, it is | | | | want to hire a lawyer who specializes in DUI cases: |
| possible that you can represent yourself in court. | | | | - A DUI lawyer can analyze your case to check if |
| However, it is highly advisable that you hire an Orange | | | | there are any flaws or inconsistencies. |
| County DUI lawyer if you are not familiar with DUI laws | | | | - A lawyer can have blood samples independently |
| and procedures in the state of California. | | | | analyzed. |
| Many people don't want to hire a DUI defense lawyer | | | | - A lawyer can schedule your DMV hearing |
| because they think it will cost too much. However, it | | | | and make sure all paperwork is filled out correctly. |
| can actually end up costing you more if you don't hire | | | | - If expert witnesses are needed, a lawyer can |
| a lawyer. Your license could be suspended or | | | | arrange for these witnesses to appear in court. |
| revoked, you could pay outrageously high fines, and | | | | - A lawyer may have information that you have not |
| spend more time in jail. | | | | considered because of your limited experience with |
| If this is your first DUI arrest and there were no | | | | the laws in your state. |
| additional or aggravating circumstances such as | | | | |
| reckless driving, DUI with a minor in the car with you, or | | | | Regardless if you do or do not hire a DUI lawyer, it's |
| extremely high blood alcohol content (BAC), you may | | | | still good to be educated about California DUI laws and |
| able to get by without a DUI defense lawyer. | | | | procedures. However, do seriously consider hiring a |
| However, if you are a repeat offender, it may be | | | | lawyer. Keep in mind that when you are arrested for |
| beneficial to hire an Orange County DUI defense | | | | drunk driving, your future driving privileges and criminal |
| lawyer. There are several reasons why you would | | | | record are in jeopardy. |