| This is a question often asked by recently arrested | | | | will charge you an hourly rate for legal help. |
| drunk drivers. Just remember, the answer will vary | | | | 6. Your profession requires you to maintain a clean |
| depending on your personal situation. Since each state | | | | criminal record. If you serve in the armed forces, such |
| has different drunk driving laws, with widely varying | | | | a conviction may result in clearance issues, if you are |
| penalties, it is important to first consider what's at | | | | a police officer, you can face a suspension. It might be |
| stake. Deciding whether or not to seek the counsel of | | | | wise to find the council of an attorney in this scenario. |
| an attorney is a personal choice, but here are some | | | | After looking at the above factors, if you decide you |
| considerations : | | | | need to keep the services of a criminal defense |
| 1. Is this your first offense? If not, you need to seek the | | | | attorney to represent you in your DUI case, these are |
| assistance of an attorney, you are definitely facing a | | | | some tips for finding the proper attorney for you. |
| serious loss of livelihood and enormous monetary | | | | 1. Confirm your attorney deals specifically with DUI |
| penalties. | | | | cases. They may be the most familiar with constantly |
| 2. Did your DUI offense cause injury or damages? If | | | | changing state laws and will know the way to |
| so , you'll face additional charges, and it is strongly | | | | navigate through each possible road to take in court. |
| recommended that you hunt down an attorney. | | | | 2. Figure out possible payment plans. Will they charge |
| 3. Are you a pro driver? Does your job require you to | | | | an hourly rate or a flat fee? Will they need you to |
| have a credible driver's license? You will need to find | | | | retain them for illustration, or will they be OK with |
| an attorney. They may be in a position to assure the | | | | simply providing legal advice? Just remember, pick an |
| judge to give out you a conditional license. | | | | attorney you are able to afford. |
| 4. Was your BAC over twice the limit? Your state | | | | 3. Select an attorney who will pursue your interests |
| may issue nastier penalties in this example. You'll | | | | zealously. If they seem uninterested or too busy to |
| probably want to find an attorney to represent you in | | | | respond to your questions. It is time to get a new |
| court. | | | | attorney. |
| 5. If you don't understand your rights or your state's | | | | 4. Ultimately, use free consultations when attempting to |
| DUI laws, what you want to do, or the implications you | | | | find an attorney. This may give you an idea of the |
| face, you'll find an attorney who will provide you with | | | | general events you are facing in addition to permitting |
| the expert recommendation you want. You don't | | | | you to size up your potential applicants. |
| necessarily need to keep them as illustration in court, | | | | . |
| though some may be insistent that you do, but most | | | | |