{"id":28592,"date":"2019-07-15T09:02:32","date_gmt":"2019-07-15T13:02:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/themediabeast.com\/resources\/?p=28592"},"modified":"2019-07-15T09:04:21","modified_gmt":"2019-07-15T13:04:21","slug":"dui-lawyer-need-lawyer-dui","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/themediabeast.com\/resources\/dui-lawyer-need-lawyer-dui\/","title":{"rendered":"DUI Lawyer | When Do You Need A Lawyer for A DUI? (Peter David Brown Law)"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1><b>DUI Lawyer | When Do You Need A Lawyer for A DUI?<\/b><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peterdavidbrown.com\/dui-charleston-columbia\/\">DUI Lawyer |<\/a> Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is illegal in every state, and DUI\u2019s are always handled in criminal courts where you have the right to represent yourself or secure a Mt. Pleasant DUI lawyer. Most people choose to either take the public defender option or hire an attorney rather than represent themselves, but it can be hard navigating whether you need one or not. There are a few things to keep in mind when contemplating hiring a Mt. Pleasant DUI lawyer.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Free Consultations<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Talking to someone with legal experience like a Mt. Pleasant DUI lawyer is always the smartest thing you can do for your case. Seek out guidance and opinions you can trust by scheduling a consultation about your case with your Mt. Pleasant DUI lawyer. Many attorneys will offer free consultations or only charge a small fee, and don\u2019t forget\u2014you don\u2019t have to hire the lawyer after your consultation if you\u2019re not comfortable with their advice. Make sure to bring the police report from your DUI arrest and other supporting documents to your consultation appointment.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>First Offense<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prosecutors in most states have a standard plea deal they offer to all first time DUI offenders if there was no property damage or bodily harm, your blood alcohol level wasn\u2019t extreme, and no other charges were filed with the DUI. Most of the time, these plea deals include the minimum sentencing requirements for the DUI in that state. Before you accept a plea deal; however, it is a good idea to get advice from a Mt. Pleasant DUI lawyer.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Public Defenders Vs. Private DUI Lawyer<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A public defender is provided to anyone with criminal charges if they cannot afford an attorney. Public defenders handle a lot of DUIs and are familiar with DUI law but are often bogged down with cases. You also don\u2019t get to choose your public defender as you do with a private DUI Lawyer. When you hire a Mt. Pleasant DUI lawyer, you can be sure your case will get the attention it deserves. Private attorneys can also represent you in DMV court, which can lessen your sentencing through the DMV.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019ve recently been charged with a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peterdavidbrown.com\/contact\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DUI in the Mt. Pleasant<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> area, call The Law Office of Peter David Brown, P.A. at 843-242-0933<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>DUI Lawyer | When Do You Need A Lawyer for A DUI? 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