What is the Value of Having an Attorney for a DWI Charge?

After being arrested for driving while intoxicated, the waiting game begins and it can be one of the most unsettling parts of the entire experience. Should you plead guilty? What about plea bargaining? And do you really need an attorney?

Before your thoughts spiral out of control, take a deep breath and carefully weigh your options. A simple pros and cons list can go a long way toward helping you make an informed decision. However, for countless individuals facing DWI charges, hiring an attorney has been one of the best things they could have done, regardless of their circumstances. The advantages below may convince you to do the same.

Three Reasons Why You Need a DWI Attorney

Evaluate the evidence.
Many people think that the results of blood and breath tests are conclusive and offer no way of disproof. An experienced DWI attorney can assess the evidence being used against you and prepare a defense to fight against it.

Get ready for court.
No matter how serious the conditions surrounding your arrest are, it can be confusing to understand the laws and even more difficult making sense of the court proceedings. When you have an attorney helping you prepare for your trial, the pressure no longer rests on you.

Fight for a lesser sentence.
For those without an attorney, the concept of plea bargaining may be completely foreign. However, it is one of the most valuable tools for reducing your sentence to much more lenient terms. An attorney who has done this before knows how to effectively negotiate with the court.

Are convinced that your best move is to hire a strong legal guide to help you with your DUI case? Contact a DUI lawyer at McCormack & McCormack today to learn more about how we can help you!

by Jarrett McCormack

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