Do You Need a DUI Attorney for Your DUI Case?

If you have been accused of driving under the influence (DUI), you may have wondered whether or not you need a DUI attorney to help you in your case.

The temptation to handle such a problem on your own is understandable. After all, we’d all like to think that the legal system can be navigated easily enough by ourselves.

The truth is, while you can certainly go through the DUI process representing yourself (and people do it all the time), there are many reasons why you don’t want to go down that path, and many reasons why you should hire a DUI attorney to help.

If you plan on pleading guilty, especially for a first-time offense, then hiring an attorney may not benefit you, especially if there is a high likelihood of conviction. But knowing if there is a high likelihood of conviction may be something that requires legal expertise and experience.

The more uncertainty there is with your case, the more valuable a DUI attorney becomes. A DUI attorney can assess your case and help you plan a course of attack to not only defend your rights, but refute the case that will be brought by the prosecutor.

And if you determine that a plea bargain is in your best interests, an attorney can help you make that arrangement, and help get you a settlement that is more in your favor.

DUI cases carry with them a risk of jail time in addition to hefty fines. You want to avoid as much of this as possible, and need an experienced legal veteran by your side who can help you determine the validity of your case and mount a strong defense.

For those reasons, hiring a DUI attorney may be in your best interests. Consult with the DUI attorneys at Sheffield & Lentine, PC by contacting us today to discuss your case.