Should You Get a DWI Attorney?
Fall marks the start of the busy holiday season, and festivities are often accompanied by adult beverages. You’re smart and know to call a cab or rideshare when you’ve had too many. But even if you think you’re OK to drive, there may be times when your blood alcohol level is higher than you think, even when you feel fine. In this situation, you may well jump on your motorcycle or behind the wheel to drive home without realizing you’re above the limit.
Your chances of getting pulled over can increase during the holidays. If you’re pulled over and charged with a DWI, it’s a good idea to contact a DWI attorney to help guide you through the process.
They can help contend inaccuracy
The officers will ask you to do one or two field tests to test your sobriety. These tests help them determine whether you qualify for an arrest. It is their duty to carry out these tests to ensure road safety, as riding or driving under the influence of alcohol is a common occurrence.
Accuracy can sometimes be a problem with on-site tests, and sleepiness and tiredness can easily be mistaken for drunkenness. When you do get arrested for DWI, you will have to undergo chemical tests, such as a breath or blood test.
An attorney can help you contend against inaccurate results if you believe you’ve been charged unfairly. An experienced professional will know what to do if your arrest is unjust.
They know everything about the DWI court
The way a drunk-driving case plays out can differ for each person. But professionals have resolved hundreds of DWI cases, so they know everything about how it works. They understand what appeases the judges and how to handle more complex situations.
For instance, a board-certified DWI attorney such as the ones at Doug Murphy Law Firm will tell you when to take the stand in your defense. When prosecutors see that you proactively participate in court, they are likely to make you the target of difficult questions. That can put you in a tight spot, but a lawyer can be a lifesaver. They can anticipate the string of questions that will be asked and can coach you.
An attorney will also handle all legal paperwork, evidence, and filings, and will ensure that they submit them on time.
They can negotiate your penalty
Sometimes, you just have to admit guilt in your drunk motorcycle or car incident. Regardless of how you plea, an attorney can help negotiate your punishment. There are a number of attorneys that specialize in DWI and the court is likely used to their presence. Years of good ethics in court is a secret weapon that only your lawyer can wield.
They can talk to prosecutors and find an agreeable negotiation. If you go alone, the court might completely disregard your plea.
A credible lawyer is a lifesaver if you are charged with DWI. Do not withhold your future by seeking legal help. Most of all, get a buddy to pick you up instead of riding around the streets half drunk.
This is a collaborative article.
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