If you get a DUI should you get a lawyer?

Answer 1

It depends on what you are looking for.

Attorneys are not cheap, so if you are admitting to the facts, and just want a deal, you may be able to discuss this with the prosecutor before it goes to court. You could always retain an attorney later if the talks aren't sucessful.

If you want to contest the charge itself, that would be difficult to do without an attorney. Find one that specializes in DUI.

I can tell you, from experience, there is a high rate of conviction on DUI's, especially with cameras.

The most sucessful way to defeat a DUI is to sucessfully question the reason of the stop. If the officer did not have a legal reason to make contact, all evidence will be inadmissiable. Most persons would not have the training and experience to know what to challenge, an attorney would be necessary at this point.

Answer 2

YES.
How many dui's have you?

It is always better to consult with an attorney when you go to court. You don't have to have one but if you do not know your rights you don't have any.

If this is your first one you may just have to go to school and pay a fine as a misdemeanor.

Your insurance may be affected .

Answer 3

You might want to try a Paralegal Service they might be cheaper. But it should depend on the charge whether you will need a lawyer or not!!

Answer 4

Yes.

Even if you don't care now, you might care later.

Get a lawyer to just review the case. If it is your first one you may be able to go through a "diversion" type program and avoid a record, but you should still review with an attorney.

If the DUI is fataly flawed and should be dismissed, you might never know.

Answer 5

You don't already have one ?

At the point you hear '' You have the right to remain silent''...
you should have said ''I want an attorney.''