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.

Three Tips For Defending Against A DUI

If you have had the misfortune of being pulled over and charged with a driving under the influence (DUI) charge, you know just how perilous this can be. However, you need to quickly ground yourself and start formulating a plan to represent your case in law and seek a not-guilty verdict. To carry this plan forward in full force, use these tips below and get in touch with a team of DUI lawyers who can assist you in this regard. 

Tip #1: Handle Your License Suspension First

Since limited transportation can hamper your professional and personal life, you will need to be sure that you handle your license suspension first. In many states, your license will be suspended just for being charged with a DUI. In these situations, your license will be put back into good standing if and when the case is resolved in a not-guilty verdict or similar arrangement. In the meantime, you are able to request a provisional license, which allows you to drive only to and from work or school. This drastically limits your options, but it allows you to still earn a living. In the meantime, avoid drinking any alcohol whatsoever until your case is resolved and avoid social gatherings with alcohol present.

Tip #2: Hire The Best Representation For Your DUI Case

You always need to be sure that you are putting your best foot forward when hiring the legal team that will represent your DUI case. In addition to seeking references, you will need to sit down with each legal team personally for a consultation on how they plan to represent you. This should be a factor in narrowing down the competition and hiring a lawyer that you feel most comfortable with. Price is another consideration. Legal fees can range up to $1,500 just for a plea deal and upwards of $25,000 if the case goes to court.

Tip #3: Plan Out The Best Defense

Always do your best in putting together the right defense for your case. You and your lawyer will need to decide on the best strategy moving forward. There are a number of points you can touch on when crafting your defense, including the question of whether the stop and arrest were legal, validity of the field sobriety tests, explanation of scientific error in blood tests, or that you were profiled or otherwise erroneously charged with a driving under the influence offense.

Consider these three tips and map out your strategy for defending yourself against a DUI. Click here for info about DUI lawyers.


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