| No matter what it is called, whether it is a DWI, DUI, | | | | conviction. A lawyer will represent you in the best |
| OWI, or some other acronym, drunk driving is a serious | | | | possible light. Lawyers know what arguments work |
| crime that carries heavy consequences. In many | | | | well to lessen your charges. |
| states you could pay thousands of dollars in fines as a | | | | So do you need to hire a lawyer? The answer |
| result of a drunk driving charge. You could end up in jail, | | | | depends on several factors. If you have several DUI |
| even if you are facing your first drunk driving charge. | | | | convictions on your record, injured someone as a |
| One consideration you will need to make when facing | | | | result of your drunk driving, or need to keep your |
| a drunk driving conviction is whether or not to hire a | | | | license in order to work your job, you should hire a |
| lawyer. Lawyers are not cheap, so you need to make | | | | lawyer. In these situations going without a lawyer is |
| sure that you really need professional help before hiring | | | | dangerous. |
| one. | | | | If you are not facing these types of extenuating |
| There are many reasons to consider hiring a lawyer. | | | | circumstances, you may choose to go without a |
| First, lawyers will help you understand the legal situation | | | | lawyer. You may still want one, however, to help you |
| you are facing. Remember, the public defender may | | | | understand your state's DUI laws. Also, you may want |
| not tell you all of your options. A lawyer will be able to | | | | one if your blood alcohol content was quite a bit over |
| provide you with information that could keep you out | | | | the legal limit. In these situations a lawyer is not |
| of jail. | | | | considered absolutely necessary, so you could |
| Understanding the consequences you face can be | | | | consider going without professional representation. |
| difficult, especially in states with confusing DUI laws. A | | | | If you still feel unsure about whether or not you could |
| lawyer will make sure you understand exactly which | | | | benefit from representation, feel free to contact a |
| consequences you face, and how you could avoid | | | | lawyer. You will find that many of them provide free |
| some of them. A lawyer will also make sure that you | | | | consultations for potential new clients. Allow the lawyer |
| file all of the necessary paperwork on time so that | | | | to tell you exactly how he can help you, and then |
| you do not end up losing your license prematurely. | | | | make your decision. |
| You will face a day in court as a result of a DUI | | | | |