If you or someone you know is facing a DUI, it’s essential to know the next steps. Hiring an experienced DUI lawyer could be your best solution.

In 2020, according to the Georgia Department of Driver Services, there were over 10,000 first-time DUI charges, with about 12,000 total charges for the entire year, including first, second, and third DUI charges. So let your first mistake be your last.

Having someone on your side of this unfortunate situation will be the best option for you or someone you know. Hiring a lawyer with years of experience and knowledge of the judicial system will create less stress than handling it alone. Below are four reasons you want to have an experienced DUI lawyer representing you. 

They Know the Judicial System

This is the essential factor when considering whether you should hire a lawyer. Unless you’ve been in many situations dealing with the judicial system or have gone to law school, chances are you know little about what can happen. Having an experienced lawyer on your side means they’re looking out for you and trying to get you the best possible outcome, whereas law enforcement is doing the opposite. If you try to fight the DUI case by yourself, or perhaps just let the charge go and accept it, you could be putting your future more at risk than if you hired a lawyer. 

They Have Access to Things You Don’t

Once you get charged with a DUI, law enforcement may keep things from you or keep you in the dark about your case. However, if you have an experienced lawyer on your side, they’ll be able to keep up with your case and, again, look out for your best interest and the best positive outcome for your case. 

Your Sentence May Be Reduced

As mentioned above, a DUI lawyer with experience knows what to expect and how to work the judicial system. In Georgia, if this is your first DUI, you can still spend up to over 100 nights in jail and pay up to $1,000 in fines. However, an experienced lawyer can work with your case and possibly significantly reduce your sentencing. If you’ve gotten multiple DUIs, you’re at risk for more severe charges, like even having the possibility of getting your license taken away. If you have a lawyer on your side, they can still manage to help your case and get your license back. In some cases, a lawyer may even be able to erase this charge from your record. 

They Can Save You Money in the Long Run

You may not think hiring an experienced lawyer can save you money, but it can! Depending on your case and the situation you’re in, if you do go to trial, you may spend more money than if you had hired a lawyer that could save your case from going to trial. 

Contact an Experienced DUI Lawyer in Georgia Today

If you or someone you know is involved in a DUI case, contact me today for a free consultation. After your consultation, where we will review your incident and records, I will work to find the best defense strategy. Each case is unique, and there are many things to consider. Therefore, you must hire an experienced Georgia DUI lawyer to get the best outcome possible. I have years of experience handling these types of cases and know the intricate laws surrounding DUI charges.