
To Plead or Not to Plead
A Georgia DUI lawyer can offer valuable advice on whether or not you should plead guilty during your arraignment. It is always best to avoid pleading guilty without first enlisting legal counseling. During the initial conference, the lawyer cross-examines the witnesses that the prosecution brings against you. A good Georgia DUI attorney can help you get many DUI charges dropped at this early stage.
Pre-Trial Conferences
In addition to helping you decide whether you should plead guilty, your DUI lawyer can be very helpful during pre-trial conferences (the negotiations that occur before an actual trial is set). This is another opportunity the lawyer has to get any charges against you dropped. At a minimum, a good lawyer may be able to get the charges against you reclassified into a non-alcohol- or non-drug-related incident.
Motions
A good Georgia DUI lawyer can also file several motions on your behalf in a DUI case. For example, he or she may file for a motion to suppress your statements if you are arrested or force an evidentiary hearing to discover evidence the prosecution holds against you. Both of these measures can increase your chance of preparing a good defense.
Trial
If your DUI case reaches trial, your lawyer can participate in the juror selection and defend you during the trial itself. He or she can also provide expert witnesses and hire investigators who strengthen your defense and weaken that of the prosecution, as well as cross-examine the prosecution’s witnesses for this purpose.
A good DUI lawyer can be one of your most valuable assets during the frustrations of a DUI trial. While hiring one can require an initial investment, the knowledge gained and potential money saved from having charges dropped is well worth the expense.
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Bryan Howard
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