The Benefits of Hiring a DUI Attorney to Handle Your Case

Last updated 3 months ago

When a driver is charged with a DUI offense, the most common reaction is to try and keep the incident as hushed as possible. This may mean telling as few people as possible and even curtailing the usual search for a qualified attorney and simply asking the family lawyer to deal with the problem. Unfortunately, this is akin to asking your chiropractor to perform open heart surgery on you. DUI law is a constantly changing field, and your best chance at defending, defeating, or reducing a DUI charge against you is to hire an attorney who solely practices in the field of DUI defense.

In-Depth Knowledge of the Field

While most attorneys may be able to draw pleas, including those for a DUI case, attorneys who focus their practices exclusively on DUI law will possess a much more detailed understanding of all the issues involved. This includes the most up-to-date rules and regulations concerning field sobriety tests, sobriety checkpoints, and blood draws. Finding the strengths in your case related to these and other issues could be the key to reducing or even dismissing the charges against you. A DUI attorney will also be able to effectively represent you during your DMV hearing, which determines whether or how long your driver’s license will be suspended.

Working Relationship and Inside Information

A DUI attorney will most likely know the figures involved in your DUI prosecution, from the presiding judge and the prosecutors to the arresting officer. They can evaluate the strength of your case based on past experience with these individuals, and can identify weaknesses, strategies, and arguments that will enhance your chance of success. Your attorney may be able to seek alternative pleas or even use flaws in the arresting officer’s past record, such as disciplinary actions, to strengthen your case.

Consult with an experienced DUI defense attorney as soon as possible to discuss your options and get started on your defense. If you live in northern California and would like to discuss your case with an experienced DUI defense attorney, call Amy Morell Law. With over 1,000 court appearances, Amy Morell will personally handle every aspect of your case, including your DMV hearing and court appearances. Call us today at (510) 314-8736 to schedule your consultation.