Sometimes we all make mistakes – we’re only human, after all. With nearly 8 million people living in Long Island, those mistakes are frequent and one that is common is a DWI. Driving While Impaired is a very serious charge, and can lead to serious penalties. While it’s often thought of as a charge that you should just plead guilty to and move on from, there are several key reasons that finding an attorney if you’re charged with a DWI is important.
- First and foremost, you need to find an attorney so you know exactly whether or not a plea deal is even a good idea. Yes, most DWI charges are hard to defend against and are best plead out on, but it’s not always true. There are various reasons that charges could be dropped or that a not guilty verdict be turned in – things like improper police actions, poorly calibrated equipment, and more. An attorney can help determine whether or not pleading guilty is the right call for you.
- Another reason to trust in an attorney comes when you do decide that accepting a plea agreement is a good call. The reason is simple – the lawyer will be able to negotiate the best possible plea arrangement for you and your case. They have better experience and working relationships with those involved and as a result can help you reach a better outcome from your plea agreement.
- It’s also important to remember that facing any kind of criminal charge will be stressful, confusing, and worrying. With an attorney on your side you can take away some of the concern and stress since you’ll have someone on your side helping you understand each step, understand what to expect and what you should do, and generally help you reach the best outcome. Just knowing that someone is helping you is enough to remove some stress, and since they’ll be doing the work on your behalf you’ll also have less on your plate as you try to move on from your charges.
Simply put, a DWI charge can ruin your life. By bringing heavy fines, a loss of your license, and even jail time with it, this type of charge is one that you need to confront and overcome quickly. Having an attorney on your side is important since they’ll help you figure out how best to do just that.