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Saturday, May 05, 2012

Know Your Weapons Against DUI Charges


When you get arrested for driving under the influence or DUI, you have a lot of potential problems on your hands. At the worst case, you might end up going to jail for awhile. At the very least, this can be a dark smudge on your record, bail money you are never going to get back and the temporary loss of your car to the impound lot. However, you are not defenseless, and the following can help you out.

Your Social Network

When you have a good social network to back you up, your defense is a lot stronger than if you try to go it alone. In fact, a dui character reference letter may even be able to sway the court in your favor. If it comes down to a question of whether to charge you or not, a one-time breach might be forgiven if enough people support the fact that you're a generally good person. Unfortunately, many people frequently forget DUI laws. For these kinds of serial offenders, there really is no saving them.

Your Lawyer

With a bad lawyer or no lawyer, you have a hard row to hoe. For some people working a simple case, this might be marginally passable. But for most people, the law is far too complicated and the legal process is far too scary to navigate individually. So when it comes time to use an attorney, make sure it's someone who is dedicated and experienced. Relying on a public defender is primarily for the indigent, and it carries consequences.
A good lawyer, on the other hand, can make your case very successfully. When your attorney has a solid case to work with and your record is reasonable, your weapons in defending yourself against this kind of charge become even stronger.

Your Past

Your past can ultimately be a very strong indicator of your future. If your past experience has not been good, your future may involve a lot more court appearances and even some time on the inside. If your attorney and the other people in your social network don't have a very good past to work with on your part, they may not be able to defend you.
However, your past can also do very well for you. If this is your first offense, it should be a minimal charge. If there was nothing to exacerbate the problem such as an accident, this also works in your favor. The more good time you've had in the past, the better your time is likely to be in the future.



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