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Do I Really Need a DUI Attorney?
Jul 24, 2015 by Adler Markoff & Associates
If you’ve recently been arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while impaired (DUI), you may think that you can go at it alone and that everything will turn out just fine. However, hiring an experienced DUI lawyer has its benefits. Depending on your blood alcohol level and whether or not you had a record prior to this, you may find yourself in hot water with the legal system after a DUI. Sure, the Internet is your friend and allows you to conduct some research on your end, making you feel like you have a good understanding of the charges you are facing and what kinds of penalties to expect. However, DUI cases can be extremely complicated. If this is your first DUI and there were no additional or aggravating circumstances – such as reckless driving or failure to cooperate – then it may still be in your best interest to hire a knowledgeable DUI attorney.

For many first-time offenders, simply pleading guilty to a DUI charge may be the route to go. If you are pretty confident that you will be convicted, it may not be worth your time and energy to fight the charges. On the other hand, a DUI lawyer may be able to offer you advice and counsel that could affect the severity of your sentence. Here at AMA Law, our experienced DUI lawyers not only understand Oklahoma’s laws regarding DUIs, but they know how to navigate the system. If you or a loved one is faced with a DUI or DUI, contact our law office today for a free consultation.

Here is a look at some of the main reasons why you benefit from a DUI lawyer; regardless of whether this is your first offense or one of many:

Sentence Bargaining
One of the number one benefits of retaining the services of a DUI attorney is that they will be able to assist you with sentence bargaining. In fact, research indicates that a DUI attorney may be able to better plea bargain your case. This means that they will likely be able to reduce your charge to a lesser one – such as from a DUI to reckless driving. When it comes to non-injury first offense DUIs, judges are far more likely to hand down a routine sentence, especially when a lawyer is present and advising their client on the various possibilities of charges and penalties.

Second Offenders
If this is your second DUI, it is highly recommended that you seek out the services of a knowledgeable DUI attorney. Second offenders typically are met with much higher costs and more severe penalties, which is where a DUI attorney comes in. They will be able to work with you – as well as the judge and legal system – reducing your charges and negotiating a fair sentence on your behalf.

If You Aren’t Sure, Hire an Attorney
If you are debating between hiring a DUI attorney and trying to defend your case on your own, we encourage you to retain the services of a knowledgeable lawyer. As you’ve hopefully learned, an attorney will be able to represent you and either get the DUI/DUI charge reduced, lessen your penalties, or have the charges dropped altogether. DUIs can be extremely expensive, especially if you don’t know what you are doing and try to go it alone. In many instances, an attorney will be able to have the charge erased from your record, helping you to get a job, buy a home, etc. in the future.

To learn more about AMA Law’s DUI services, please contact our Oklahoma law firm today. We are here for you and are ready to represent you in a court of law, ensuring justice is served and you are not forced to pay unnecessary fines or serve jail time for a first-time DUI offense.