Drunk driving is a serious offense that can affect your ability to drive, freedom, finances, and reputation. That’s why it’s important to hire a skilled and experienced DUI attorney from Peterson Paletta Balice. Our drunk driving lawyers in Grand Rapids and Ionia would be more than happy to help you with your case.
Here are the top 5 questions we recommend asking a DUI attorney, so you can find and secure excellent legal counsel for your case.
The last thing you want is some attorney fresh out of law school representing your case. While everyone has to start somewhere, you don’t need a rookie using your case as a “learning experience.”
Hire a drunk driving attorney that has spent many years practicing law in your state and city. A DUI attorney who has practiced in your area will know enough about local prosecutors and judges to tweak their tactics and arguments accordingly.
The legal consequences of drunk driving in Michigan are severe. Not only do you face jail time for DUI, but you could also have your driver’s license suspended. The harsh consequences make it even more important to hire an experienced criminal defense attorney to represent your case.
If your attorney has a reputation for fighting and taking cases to trial, there’s a good chance the prosecutors will reduce the charges. If your case does go to trial, your attorney will do their best to create reasonable doubt surrounding breathalyzer results and the police officer’s testimony.
Avoid lawyers who don’t put in the full effort to beat a DUI.
Some DUI cases need to be pleaded out, but an excellent DUI attorney will never let their client plead guilty without first investigating the evidence. That’s why we recommend scheduling a legal consultation with Peterson Paletta Balice. Our legal team will scrutinize the evidence to determine if the prosecution has a strong or weak case against you. For example, we’ll look into whether the roadside or chemical tests yield reliable results or are inconclusive. We’ll also investigate the police officer’s testimony.
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Our DUI attorneys are intelligent, honest, and pragmatic. This means that you can trust them to tell you the truth about the strength of the prosecutor’s case against you. In general, we recommend that you avoid lawyers who promise you the moon and claim that they’ve helped 100% of their clients avoid legal consequences.
There are never any guarantees when it comes to defending a DUI case, but you can count on our attorneys to go the extra mile to help you reach the best outcome for your specific situation.
The success of your case will partly rest on being able to communicate effectively with your lawyer. Before you , make sure you ask them the best way to reach them. Some attorneys prefer email, while others prefer phone calls. Setting up expectations for communication will help make the process go smoothly.
Our DUI attorneys in Grand Rapids and Ionia can help you achieve the best outcome for your case. To schedule a legal consultation, please call Peterson Paletta Balice or fill out our online contact form.