DUI is an acronym for driving under influence (of alcohol or other banned substances). DUI offences are punishable, requiring a hearing in the court. Depending upon the level of alcohol or banned substances in the blood and any injury to man and property in case of an accident, the court decides the punishment for the offender.
It is very important in such offences to get the best possible attorneys, since though the offence may not seem big enough to the offender, the law sees it otherwise and gives the court a right to impose severe punishments.
There are a few criteria that need to be kept in mind, while selecting an attorney in Arizona, in case of a DUI offence. The first and perhaps the most important thing to keep in mind is to never ever think of defending the case without an attorney since the intricacies of the law can only be understood by a DUI Attorney. And yet, not all DUI attorneys are the same and the decision of selecting an attorney could have a big impact on any case.
There may be some attorneys who will attempt to con an accused into something unethical. Falling for such cheap tricks could lead to ruining one’s case. One should also not fall for advertising or marketing gimmicks. Again, it helps to remember that getting an attorney who is not too busy helps, since he or she would have the requisite time and drive to take up the case seriously.
The history of the attorney needs to be checked. There are attorneys with a chronic habit of always pleading guilty for their clients. This may not really be a good idea in every circumstance and therefore it may not be a good idea to hire him.
Also, if the attorney does not have experience handling DUI cases, it is best not to hire him. Look for an attorney who has handled hundreds of cases. In DUI cases, the experience of the attorney makes the real big difference.
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