If the police charge you with a DUI, you need to prepare yourself for your DUI hearing in court. Some of the areas of your life that a DWI conviction affects include your career, finances, and basically, your entire life, which is why it is important for you to prepare yourself ahead of time for your DUI court hearing.
You can engage the services of an experienced DUI lawyer to help you prepare for it. Your DUI attorney can help you prepare for your court hearing in the following ways:
1.Decide How You Want to Plea
When you have your first court hearing, you will need to enter your plea. The plea you submit will determine what you need to do next. If you plead a no contest or plea guilty, the next court hearing will about your sentencing. If you have plead not guilty, your DWI lawyer will examine the evidence, testing it for its validity, and challenge the prosecution.
It is important that you talk with your DUI lawyer prior to deciding the type of plea you want to enter, as they can review the facts about your DUI conviction and help you determine the type of action you need to take.
2.Know Why the Cops Pulled You Over
If the cops pulled you over because they suspected that you are drinking while under the influence, they need to back up their suspicion for doing so with a solid reason. For instance, a reason for pulling you over could be because they saw you breaking traffic laws or you got into an auto accident.
If neither of these two things occurred, the cops may not have had a solid reason for pulling you over.
3.Note Down Everything that Occurred
You need to note down everything related to your DUI case. You need to remember everything the cops said when they pulled you over. You can make voice notes on your cell phone for instance or write them down in a notebook. If any police misconduct occurred, your notes can be the evidence you need to prove it.
4.Use Documents and Related Evidence to Prepare Your Defense
The prosecution will use the written report given to them by the arresting police officer, the results of your blood sample and/or breathalyzer test, and other related evidence to prove you were at fault. Discuss with your DUI lawyer about the documents you need to obtain and any other evidence to prepare your defense. If there was someone with you, they can provide testimony.
If you have medical issues that could have affected the results of the breathalyzer test, provide the documents to your DWI lawyer. Your DUI attorney will tell you the documents you need to obtain the best possible verdict in your DWI case.
If you are convicted of a DUI, contact our DUI attorney today.