It's often a surprise that many people don't fully grasp the severity of a DUI, a criminal offense that could lead to jail time, loss of driver's license, probation, and other serious consequences. The only way to avoid these potential outcomes is to seek legal representation.

I suppose the question on most people's minds is, Why is a DUI considered a crime? I don't get it. Well, because if you're out there driving on the road and you drank alcohol and have the potential to hurt somebody, obviously, they're going to take that very seriously.

Now they're even filing murder charges when somebody kills somebody related to a DUI. In society now, the prosecutors, judges, and police figure that everybody knows that if you drink and drive, you could kill somebody. People are being killed all over the road, especially in Los Angeles, a vast metropolis with all of these drivers out there.

So, the bottom line is, you need an attorney. There are so many different areas when it comes to a DUI where an attorney can be helpful. For instance, they can assist in dealing with the DMV, ensuring they don't take your driver's license away. And if they are going to take your driver's license away, the attorney can expedite the process of getting it back, ensuring you're not left without a means of transportation. This is crucial to protect yourself and your rights.

You will also be sent to a Los Angeles County criminal court, where you may be sent to jail, and where you will encounter judges and prosecutors. Unless you have experience and training related to DUI's you want an attorney to help you.

Retaining A DUI Lawyer Is Crucial

Hiring your attorney, in my opinion, is crucial because you're going to be able to talk to that attorney's face to face before the court date, give them all the details — not only about your case, the arrest, and what happened — but about you as a person, so they go in there armed with information that can help you; armed with the ability to be able to try to convince the prosecutors that you don't deserve the worse punishment. You don't earn to go to jail. You don't deserve many of the negative consequences that can result from a DUI.

So, when you're looking at a criminal conviction, potential jail time, the loss of your license, and a host of other issues, of course, you need an attorney to represent you. You need someone you've hired who knows your story and can fight for your rights in court. The consequences of a DUI conviction can be severe and long-lasting, making it even more crucial to have a knowledgeable attorney on your side.

An attorney who and can go in there and work for you and try to get you a result that does damage control and takes into account your life and all the essential things you need to do related to having your vehicle and not putting a mark on your life that will affect your future, your career and a lot of different areas of your life if you end up with a criminal conviction — especially if you can't get the criminal conviction off.

So, depending on what happens with your case, you need an attorney, no matter what it is. As far as what the attorney can do to help you, that's going to be determined by precisely what you did, what you're charged with, what potential defenses are available to you, and what damage control the attorney can do in resolving your matter. Remember, the right attorney can make a significant difference in the outcome of your case. Contact us to review the details of your case and get the legal representation you need.