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Why an Experienced DUI Lawyer Is Worth It

Why an Experienced DUI Lawyer Is Worth It

When you need a lawyer to help you fight DUI charges, hiring an experienced one is worth it. Going with the cheapest legal advice does not always turn out well. Here’s why. Knowledge of the System A more experienced lawyer should have more knowledge of “the system” for criminal cases. For example, the lawyer may know many local prosecutors, have tried cases before many local judges, and may even have been a prosecutor before becoming a defense attorney. Knowledge gained from these experiences and the connections the lawyer develops can be invaluable. The lawyer may have more leverage to negotiate a...

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Finding the Right Criminal Defense Attorney for Drug Charges

Finding the Right Criminal Defense Attorney for Drug Charges

If the prosecutor has charged you with committing a drug crime, your search for the right criminal defense attorney should start now. You have a narrow window of opportunity to find someone who will investigate, mount a strong fight against the charges, and obtain a result that helps you. Does the Attorney Know the System? Ask the attorney about his or her experience fighting drug charges for clients. How long has he or she been practicing, and what did he or she do before practicing law? Finding a lawyer who worked as a prosecutor or district attorney, or even in law enforcement,...

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What Can You Expect at a Victims’ Impact Panel?

What Can You Expect at a Victims’ Impact Panel?

Drivers who operated a vehicle under the influence of drugs or alcohol in Oklahoma may receive a variety of interventions, including a victims’ impact panel. If you have to attend a victims’ impact panel (VIP), you may not know what to expect. Come prepared by learning about the panel’s purpose. Why Do I Have to Attend a VIP? When trying to get your driver’s license back, you may have to take a DUI assessment, also called an ADSAC assessment. The ADSAC assessor will recommend interventions for you. Successful completion of the interventions will allow you to get your driving privileges reinstated. Of...

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Choosing the Right DUI Attorney

Choosing the Right DUI Attorney

Choosing the right DUI attorney may be the difference between freedom or jail time, so take the time to carefully select someone who will help you navigate the legal system. You may feel frantic, stressed, pressed for time, or depressed in the aftermath of a DUI or DWI arrest, but take a step back while you find an attorney. You will want to collect paperwork, meet with attorneys or their staff, and evaluate your options. Collect Paperwork Before you meet with any attorneys, gather relevant paperwork in one place. Find the police report, if you have a copy, your bail papers, other...

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