DWI and DUI is a serious matter
DUI/DWI Resource Center
Before hiring a DWI / DUI attorney, be sure to follow these four simple rules:
A DWI or DUI arrest is a serious charge. So whatever you do, do not plead guilty until you have reviewed your case with an attorney who specializes in DWI and DUI defense. However, before retaining an attorney, or if you choose to go to court alone, remember:
- Do not speak to the prosecutor to try to negotiate the case yourself. The prosecutor is not going to help you; his/her #1 job is to get a conviction. While no attorney can ever guarantee a particular result, they can mount legal defenses and constitutional challenges you simply would never think of or know how to apply.
- Do not talk to any police investigators or insurance investigators who may question you.
- Do not discuss the facts of your case with others, especially friends and family. Anything you say to them may be used against you later and you risk making that friend or family member a witness against you.
- If you cannot afford to hire an attorney who specializes in DWI or DUI defense, be sure to apply for a public defender. Do not go to court without representation.
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