If you find yourself in the unfortunate circumstance of being stopped for
suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI), there are instances where you
could not handle the case by yourself; all you need is a good DUI attorney to
get you out of it. The secret to finding a good attorney is in the questions
you ask before you hire one. If the police have recently arrested you for
driving under the influence, or DUI, of alcohol or drugs, you need to find a
good DUI attorney.
Here are some questions you may want to be asking your DUI attorney before finalizing anything:
1.
How many cases have you handled?
You probably want to be represented by a respected and experienced DUI
attorney. However, since many attorneys are part of a large team, a senior
attorney may provide you with a consultation and then assign your case to
another attorney. If you want the DUI
attorney you speak with in your consultation to be there with you throughout
the legal process, and then be sure to ask up front who will be handling your
case.
2.
What are your case management plans?
DUI attorneys use the term case management to describe how they handle your
case. It's important to know the logistics behind the scenes so that there are
no misunderstandings. Case management includes the availability of the DUI
attorney to represent you; that the attorney would provide advance notice for
changes in schedules.
3.
How much would consultations and representations cost?
When meeting with an attorney for the first time, ask if he charges a flat
fee or if he charges on an hourly basis Most DUI attorneys use one of two
billing methods: either an hourly fee or a flat fee. They work just as they
sound. An attorney who bills an hourly rate gets paid for each hour worked. A
flat fee is one to cover the attorney's time.
4.
Are there any assurances in the outcome of your case?
A good DUI attorney will not promise you a specific result, because it is
always impossible to be certain how a case will turn out. However, a good DUI
attorney can only promise to do his or her best job in defending you.
When dealing with a driving under the influence case, be honest. You have
nothing to fear. Except in rare cases, if you are talking to a DUI attorney
face to face, even before he or she has decided to take your case, you already
enjoy attorney-client privilege.
Rick Silverman, P.A.
311 S Brevard Ave. Tampa, Florida 33606
(813) 871-1125
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