Should I Just Plea Guilty to My DUI Charge in Illinois?

Reader’s Question:

I was lead in to the assumption that DUI cases could not be won that’s why I am thinking of just pleading guilty to my DUI charge here in Joliet, Illinois. Would it better if I do just that rather than fighting my case?

Floyd

Joliet, IL

The assumption that DUI cases could not be won should be entirely disregarded, and don’t ask why. Just kidding. I understand that you may think that DUI is a very complicated matter and there’s no way out of it. That’s just normal but there are a lot of things that you should consider before you plead guilty on your DUI case in Illinois. There are certain things that are at stake here such as your driving privileges and your freedom, not to mention having insurance rates increase and the fees that you will pay. Don’t lose these things without putting up a good fight because you would never really know what happens next.

There are a lot of challenges that could be brought out by a good DUI defense lawyer in order for you to win your DUI case. The DUI lawyer could start at the location of the arrest, to the field sobriety tests, to having you in custody, to the chemical tests, to your detention and so on and so forth. Think about these things before giving up a lot of things and just plead guilty to your DUI charge.

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What To Look For When Hiring a Illinois DUI Lawyer?

Reader’s Question:

I’m in search for a DUI lawyer who would help me in my DUI case here in Illinois and I’m thinking about starting it online. What are the things that I should remember when doing my search for DUI lawyer?

Florence

Bolingbrook, IL

Hiring a DUI lawyer to help you on your DUI case in Illinois would have the biggest impact on your DUI case and your future. Getting a DUI lawyer could be the best thing you’ll ever do so make sure that you hire the right one.

Avoid those law firm websites that talk about their team approach, but do not list any lawyer other than the owner of the law firm. If the lead lawyer in the firm is not confident enough in his lawyers to put their names and faces on the firm’s website, what does that say about the lead lawyer or firm? The more questions are raised, the better protected you will be. You also have to watch out for those lawyers who advertise that they will beat any other law firm’s rate because I’m sure, you don’t want a lawyer or firm who will bargain for your business because that means they are willing to take any case. If that is acceptable with you, you must your expectations accordingly. But I strongly suggest that don’t trust your case to the lowest bidder