Driving under the influence is a
serious charge. If you’re caught and charged with breaking this traffic law,
you need to call a DUI attorney right away.
Some drivers think that they can
easily get away with the charge and even appear in court without legal
representation. Well, you can always do that, but the odds of the judge being
in your favor are very slim. And if you are convicted, you’ll pay an expensive
fee plus get your license revoked or suspended. Is that something you want to
happen? Of course, not.
The first thing you should do when
you’re arrested on the road is to call a DUI lawyer. Do this whether or not
you’re guilty of driving under the influence. The fact is, not every charge is
on point and you might just be wrongfully charged. But if you keep talking
without a lawyer present, the traffic officer may use that against you in
court.
Now, if you don’t have a number of
any traffic lawyer, you can find one the next day or as soon as you can. How do
you choose which lawyer to work with? For one, find a lawyer that works specifically
in driving under the influence cases. You can also do your research. Check out
the past cases of the lawyer and review his efficiency and success in his
cases. You’re always better working with a DUI lawyer with a high success rate.
This goes without saying that you
also have to be mindful of the price you’re paying. If you’re not on a budget,
getting the best traffic lawyers in town shouldn’t be a problem. On the other
hand, if you are financially tight, you have to be more cautious of who you hire.
Then again, it is also not advisable to hire lawyers with very cheap rates.
Chances are, their services are cheap too. And you really don’t want a cheap
attorney to represent you in court.
In addition, stick to a lawyer
that is located near you. This is more beneficial for you since you can
communicate easier with your lawyer. There’s no need to travel through
different towns or cities just to talk about your driving under the influence
case.
Do know that your driving
privilege and record are on the line here. It is a must that you hire a DUI
lawyer that will represent you in court and defend your case. He should
negotiate to reduce your punishment or come up with an agreement with the
judge. Either way, it should help your cause.
Rick Silverman, P.A.
311 S
Brevard Ave. Tampa, Florida 33606
(813)
871-1125
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