This holiday season, people who drive while under the influence of alcohol, prescription medications, marijuana, or illegal substances may find themselves behind bars and facing a DUI or DWI charge. If this is a position that you have found yourself in, you may wonder if you should just plead guilty or no contest and pay your fines, or whether you should invest in a DWI lawyer to help you get the charges reduced or dismissed.
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If you were recently charged with a crime—any crime—you may be wondering what on earth you should do to secure your future. The crime that you are being charged with will determine what kinds of consequences you are facing. Before you start freaking out and getting ahead of yourself, there are some things that every person who has been charged with a crime should do. This article will take a closer look.
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If you have recently been arrested and charged with a crime and are potentially facing the possibility of going to a criminal trial, it is important that you are familiar with the trial process. Understanding this process will ensure that you are well-informed and empowered. Keep reading to learn the various stages of a criminal trial.
The Arrest
The legal process is put into motion when you are arrested. An arrest warrant is issued by a judge if there is probable cause that you committed a crime.
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When you enter the office of a DUI attorney for a consultation or for other reasons, you may see more than just the attorney present. In fact, there may be two or three others hustling about, typing, making copies, and so on. Here is what goes on behind the scenes of your DUI attorney's services, who is working there, and what they do in regard to your case.
The Administrative Assistant
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