You've been out enjoying a few drinks and realize it's time to
head home. These are the 10 signs you should invest in a DUI
lawyer:
You have a few drinks to many, but decide to
drive yourself home. On your way home you're
pulled over, and to your surprise the officer tells you
that you were swerving or speeding. The officer asks you to
step out of the vehicle and perform some field sobriety
test.
You fail the various test administered to you and are
subsequently
arrested for DUI. After being processed and released, you
head home. A few days have passed and you finally get your
court papers in the mail and they are informing you of
your court date. As your court date nears, you become
nervous because you either know
you are guilty of or falsely charged with driving under the
influence. You also know that you are
not familiar with the court system and will not be able to
navigate the system in a way that will minimize your
consequences.
These are 10 signs you should invest in a DUI
lawyer.
WHY INVEST IN A DUI LAWYER
Sometimes, people associate lawyers with high bills and minimal
results. They often feel that they have a good shot if they
defend the DUI on their own without the help of a lawyer. But the
truth is, a DUI
lawyer is your best option when facing a DUI charge, which
ultimately can land you in jail along with a host of other
negative effects such as fines and loss
of employment. A drunk driving lawyer can do a few beneficial
things for you:
DUI lawyers have connections in the legal field. DUI
lawyers deal with the same arresting officers and prosecuting
lawyer's day after day. A DUI lawyer will often have
information on which officers are qualified to administer field
sobriety test, who has been subject to disciplinary actions,
etc. This is the kind of information you want to have when
defending a DUI charge.
DUI lawyers can provide opinions on your case. A DUI lawyer
knows the state laws surrounding DUI's and can essentially tell
you the likely outcome in the situation based on your specific
facts. This expertise will allow the lawyer to determine how
you should plea to minimize the damages.
DUI lawyers can bargain your sentence. In general, a
lawyer's job is to get their client the best outcome possible
given the facts and the law. This bargaining skill will be
useful in minimizing possible guilty verdicts or even avoiding
jail by bargaining for drug treatment programs.
MARYLAND DUI LAWYERS THAT ARE WORTH INVESTING
WITH
The Maryland DUI lawyers with the Law Offices of Randolph Rice
have been defending clients throughout Maryland since 2009.
Attorney Randolph Rice is a former
prosecutor in Baltimore Countyand ins't afraid to take your
case to trial and win. With a skilled DUI lawyer, you increase
your chances of a better outcome. Keep your privilege to drive
and avoid jail time with a DUI lawyer by your side in court.