If you've been charged with driving under the influence, you need the support of a DUI lawyer. Taking on these charges alone is risky—it means opening yourself up to attacks from the prosecution and an unfair portrayal of both the DUI incident and your character. If you have been accused of driving under the influence, consider the following reasons to hire a lawyer.

3 Reasons You Need a DUI Lawyer

1. Attain Legal Protection

Under the law, you have certain inalienable rights that must be respected. Without a lawyer, you may not know the extent of the protection the law provides, and you may even be talked into deals or situations that will do more harm than good. A DUI lawyer will look out for your best interests at every turn and safeguard your rights.

2. Know the Charges Against You & the Penalties You Could Face

Like any field of law, DUI law can be confusing to the average person. As someone facing a DUI, you have every right to understand the charges you're up against, the penalties you could face, and the ways your case could play out. Having this information will also help you be more proactive and involved in your defense, defining goals you can work toward.

3. Get Advice From a Skilled Negotiator

Negotiations require professional skills, and attorneys are expert negotiators. They know when to take a case to trial and when to try to work out a plea bargain. In all negotiations with opposing counsel, your DUI lawyer will speak on your behalf and keep your goals in mind. They will also work to attain the lowest possible charge and the lightest possible penalty.

If you've been charged with a DUI, trust Daniel H. Craven, P.C. to come to the rescue. For more than 20 years, he has been representing clients throughout the Gulf Shores, Alabama, region. Call (251) 968-8170 for answers to your questions, and visit his firm's website to arrange a consultation.