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If you have been charged with a DUI or DWI you need to speak with a DUI DWI lawyer as soon as possible. The sooner you get a lawyer to help you, the better. Having your counsel act quickly and competently to help protect your legal interests can sometimes even help shape and determine the ultimate resolution of a case. There are several things you need to consider before you retain an attorney for your DUI or DWI case. Does the lawyer handle criminal traffic matters? Are they a DUI DWI lawyer, or is this something that he or she “also” does?
The effects of a conviction for these types of charges can be significant and can include a suspension or revocation of your license, substantial fines and monetary penalties, and even the potential for incarceration (though prison is not very likely for a first-time offender where no accident/injuries occurred). Of course, the options that you have moving forward are dependent on numerous factors including whether you have a prior criminal record or history of moving violations or traffic crimes. On Long Island, the prosecution of DUI DWI cases is very aggressive, yet with effective counsel it is sometimes possible to negotiate a favorable plea deal for you. In the event that this is not possible, we will reserve the right to explore all your options up to and including defending your case at trial. This is why it is vitally important that your DUI DWI lawyer know the relevant laws and procedures that will enable you to best position yourself for the most favorable outcome possible.
The truth is that you should be wary of any attorney who suggests that you plead out your case immediately, without thoroughly examining your particular case. There are lawyers who will almost immediately tell you to settle your case, but if this involves pleading guilty to the higher possible charges of DUI or DWI, you should consider why you are getting this advice. Some attorneys are “settlors” who seek to do a high volume of clients and merely attempt to convince the vast majority of them to accept the first offer that isn’t truly terrible. However, this also results in unexpected or not thoroughly unexplained consequences for you such as a permanent criminal record. For me, that isn’t enough. I seek to attain a result that is favorable and acceptable to you, and I even strive to keep you from having a criminal record whenever possible. And that is what having a competent DUI DWI lawyer may be able to do for you.
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