3 Questions You Should Ask Your DUI Lawyer

Are you the parent of a young adult that was recently been charged with driving under the influence, also known as DUI? Are you currently looking for a lawyer to fight your DUI charge? If either of these situations pertains to you or someone you know, then you most likely could use some advice on selecting a lawyer, specifically to handle a DUI case. However, what you may not realize or know is that due to the nature of this very serious charge, there are sensitive issues that must be dealt with accordingly. Specifically, there are questions that you must ask and receive favorable answers to before choosing a lawyer to fight your DUI charge. The purpose of this article is to discuss 3 questions you should ask your DUI lawyer.

One question you should ask your DUI lawyer is: will I be able to avoid jail time? Depending on who is charged with a DUI (i.e. you or someone else) and when the person is charged with a DUI (i.e. hours ago or last week), time may already have been served in jail for the alleged crime. As a result of such, the situation would be handled differently. However, if there are subsequent charges based on your actions while driving under the influence such as hitting someone, causing an accident or damaging someone else's property. The second question you should ask your DUI lawyer is: will I be able to avoid a criminal record? Again, depending on your unique circumstances, a potential lawyer may or may not be able to help you avoid a criminal record as a result of the incident. However, if there is any indication of foul play on the part of the police department or you were erroneously charged with driving under the influence, you stand a great deal of chance in either avoiding a criminal record or having your record expunged, if the incident is in the past.

The third question you should ask your DUI lawyer is: will my driver's license be suspended? Of all the potential lasting effects of a DUI charge, losing your driver's license could possibly be the worst. Sure you can get over a night in jail, and ignore the fact that you have a criminal record, but if your license is suspended, then you can't drive, the likes of which mean dependence on others and public transportation. Clearly, any lawyer that can help you avoid a driver's license suspension is worth the money.

Depending on the circumstances of your DUI charge, it may be more difficult to find a lawyer who will be able to help you navigate the situation unscathed. However, if you ask pertinent questions before selecting a lawyer, you will be able to rest assured that your outcome will be favorable. Specifically, you should ask a potential DUI lawyer if you will be able to avoid jail time and a criminal record in addition to possible driver's license suspension.