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Four Reasons You Want A DUI Attorney Working On Your Case

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If you have been pulled over and were arrested for a DUI, you definitely want to fight your case if not just to see some reduced charges. After all, there are many serious consequences, such as high fines and a suspended license and even jail time that you want to reduce. However, doing this all on your own is not recommended. Here are four reasons you want a DUI attorney by your side:

  1. Avoid Jail Time: One of the number one priorities of your attorney will be to help you avoid all possibility of jail time, which is definitely the most important. Your attorney can help prove why you are not a danger to society and therefore should not have to face jail time. This can include evidence that you are a hardworking citizen with a family to care for. If it's your first arrest, this will also help as well, which is something your attorney will be sure to point out. 
  2. Keep the Charge Off Your Record: Your attorney's next priority is going to be to ensure that this charge is kept off your record. This is easier for your attorney if it's your first offense, but it can still be done if it's your second. The reason you want this to be the next priority is that it will ensure that it doesn't hinder your ability to get a job in the future. 
  3. Reduce the Fines and Other Consequences: Finally, your attorney is going to focus on the reduction of fees, prevent your license from being suspended or reduce the amount of time that it will be. The way your attorney can go about doing this is by offering deals, such as allowing you to have a reduction in fees so long as you agree to attend driving school. 
  4. Get the Charges Dropped: If your attorney finds any reason for the charges to be dropped, then this is best and they will pursue this. This can be done if your attorney finds that the officer didn't have probable cause to pull you over or the correct legal procedure was not carried out at the time of the arrest. All of this will be pointed out by your attorney to show why the charges must be dropped. 

With these four reasons to hire a DUI attorney, you can see why it's definitely important since handling all of this on your own can be challenging, especially when it comes to finding evidence to drop the charges or cutting deals to lessen your consequences. Contact a law office like Daniels Long & Pinsel for more information and assistance. 


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