No matter what the circumstances are, being charged with a DUI can be devastating and can necessitate the need for a Connecticut DUI lawyer. Most likely, a million thoughts are frantically running through your mind. You’re probably wondering, “How did this happen? Will I have to go to jail? How am I going to defend myself in court?”
Your natural inclination is to panic, however, there are ways to defend yourself. There is no guarantee that your case will be resolved in your favor. But, the best thing that you can do to protect yourself from a guilty verdict is to hire a good Connecticut DUI lawyer.
If you’ve been charged with driving under the influence, you need a Connecticut DUI lawyer to defend you. If you want to do everything in your power to build a strong defense and face minimal penalties, or have your case dismissed altogether, you need to hire a DUI lawyer.
Think about it. If you have been getting bad headaches, you’re going to make an appointment with a neurologist, not an oncologist. You need a doctor that works in head and brain care in order to get the best treatment. An oncologist or some other type of doctor probably has some general knowledge concerning head problems. But, if you want the best treatment, you see a doctor that works with brain functioning and the nervous system.
It’s the same with lawyers. It’s true that lawyers can work on many different kinds of cases. However, most lawyers work with a few types of law. If you have been charged with a DUI, you don’t want to retain a lawyer that deals mostly with divorce cases.
This lawyer can do the research necessary to be able to represent you in court. But, they aren’t going to be experienced in DUI cases. Some other type of lawyer might do a good job, but when the stakes are this high, “might” isn’t good enough.
You need a lawyer that knows the DUI laws like the back of their hand. A lawyer that can rattle off DUI laws and court rulings like a teenaged boy rattles off football statistics. A lawyer that eats, sleeps, and breathes DUI law. Hiring a lawyer like this is your best bet for winning your case or getting minimum punishments. You’re only going to find a lawyer with this much knowledge and passion if they work in DUI defense.
It’s not enough to just hire a Connecticut DUI lawyer and be done with it. Not all DUI lawyers are the same. Some are incredible, but some are mediocre. Some are affordable, while others are expensive. Fortunately, there is one way that you can sort through the good, the bad, and the ugly at no cost to you. Free initial consultations are offered by most Connecticut DUI lawyers. Consultations can help you get a feel for a lawyer before you hire them.
Lawyers understand that trusting someone to represent you in court is a big decision. For this reason, many lawyers offer a free consultation in which you can meet with a lawyer in order to discuss your case before retaining them. At this time, you can explain the situation that you are in to the Connecticut DUI lawyer and ask any questions that you have. A good lawyer will be interested in your case and start planning out a strategy for your case during this initial consultation.
If you want to know how experienced the Connecticut DUI lawyer that you are meeting with is, inquire about cases that they have worked on in the past. If the lawyer says something like, “I’ve been practicing law for several years, I’ve worked on and won many cases like yours (make sure that they give specific examples) and this is how I am going to defend your case,” that lawyer probably has the experience and knowledge to represent you well.
Another great thing about free consultations is that you can ask about the lawyer’s fee. If you meet with a lawyer and they don’t give you a straight answer or says something like, “We can discuss fees later,” watch out. You don’t want to get stuck paying hidden fees.
If you meet with a lawyer that is upfront about costs, he or she probably doesn’t have any hidden fees and you can get a pretty good idea of what they will charge you. Then you can determine if you can afford to hire that lawyer. Some lawyers are also flexible about payments and payment methods.
If a Connecticut DUI lawyer is passionate about working on your case, they might be willing to work with you to make sure that you can afford to hire them. You want to try to find a lawyer that charges a flat rate. This means that you won’t have to pay by the hour. Instead, you just pay one fee for the whole process. This can cut down on costs tremendously.
Take advantage of free consultations. This will allow you to shop around until you find the lawyer that can best represent you. Find the person who can represent you for the most affordable price. Following these tips can ensure that you get the best defense possible for your case. To put us to the test, contact Lady DUI.
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