On the surface, pleading guilty may seem like the least expensive way of handling a DWI or DUI.
Not true.
The long term costs often outweigh the short term costs of representation by an attorney who specializes in DWI and DUI defense. Remember, an ARREST is not a conviction. But a DWI or DUI conviction lasts a lifetime. Having a criminal conviction on your record will affect many facets of your life. For example, when applying for a job, you must divulge all criminal convictions on your job application. If your employer routinely performs background checks on employees, your conviction will show up in a search. Plus the costs of higher insurance premiums over a five year period really add up.