Understanding the Basics of Consumer, Financial and Personal Injury Law

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Understanding the Basics of Consumer, Financial and Personal Injury Law

Up until nine months ago, I always considered myself above everyone else when it came to having good credit. I paid my bills on time and never went a day late on rent. I became the epitome of what a good consumer should be. But after losing my job after 12 years of faithfulness and hard work, my ego took a hit and so did my credit and finances. Humbled, broke and unable to pay my bills, I decided to file bankruptcy. I couldn't get a job right away and the only way to stay afloat was to start over. My bankruptcy attorney helped me do that. I started this blog to teach you how to come back from a financial and personal disaster with your life intact. I hope that you find the legal counsel you need to rebuild your life as well.

4 Tips For Making Your First Meeting With Your DUI Lawyer Successful

If you have recently received a DUI, chances are you are going to want a reduced sentence for that DUI. The best way to ensure that this can happen is to hire a DUI lawyer who can help lower the terms of your punishment. You will also want to be sure to hire a DUI lawyer if you believe that you are innocent of the DUI. Either way, meeting with your DUI lawyer for the first time is an important step in making your DUI outcome the best it can possibly be. Here are four tips for making your first meeting with your lawyer successful:

  1. Be Upfront: Many people will try and hide some of the facts from their lawyer, believing that this is going to help win the case. However, this is not true. Your DUI attorney should not be in the dark about any of the facts surrounding your DUI conviction. If your lawyer isn't aware of all of the facts, it can make the outcome worse because it will appear to the judge as if you are not serious about taking responsibility for your actions. Even if you hold back facts, the judge will know what facts those are, as well as the officer who pulled you over.
  2. Bring all Documents: When you meet your lawyer for the first time, be sure to bring all DUI documents with you. This way, your lawyer is clear about how to proceed with the case. These documents include the police report, letters from the DMV, and more.
  3. ​Discuss the Strategy: Once your lawyer has gone over all the documents and you have given your side of the story, you will want to review the strategy of how to handle your case with your lawyer. Most likely, they will have an idea at this point of how to settle your case. It's important that you are comfortable with this strategy and provide your input, as well. If your lawyer finds that some of your ideas may move your case in a bad direction, they will let you know why that is, which puts you both on the same page. 
  4. Don't Forget a Pen and Paper: When you visit your DUI lawyer, you want to be sure that you are prepared to write down your own notes. Your lawyer may have some tips for you to consider. For example, your lawyer may ask that you do not discuss your case, especially on social media. Your lawyer may even ask you to return certain paperwork on specific dates that you will want to write down, as well. 

When you follow these four tips when meeting with your DUI lawyer, you can be sure that the meeting goes as smoothly as possible and helps move the case forward quickly. 


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