If you face a DUI charge it’s a serious matter. Hiring a DUI lawyer is one of the most important steps to take because your lawyer can make the difference between a finding of guilty and not guilty. Here are other things you should do to protect your rights and put yourself in the best position. 

What to Do After Consulting a DUI Lawyer

1. Show Up for Court

After your arrest, your DUI lawyer may get a low bail amount set for you, or convince the judge to release you without a bond. Either way, you must show up for court every time your case is on the calendar. You can be fined or arrested for failure to appear, unless you have a legal excuse.

2. Request a DMV Hearing

You have 20 days from the date of your driver’s license suspension notice to request a hearing for an operating a vehicle under the influence (OVI) suspension. As soon as you receive the notice, tell your DUI lawyer, submit your request and plan to have your lawyer represent you at the hearing. If you do not ask for the hearing, the agency suspends your license automatically.

3. Work With Your DUI Lawyer on Your Defense

Cooperate with your attorney by providing as much detail as you can about the circumstances surrounding your stop and arrest. Information that may seem insignificant to you makes a big difference to criminal attorneys, and could be the detail that pushes your case in a more favorable direction. 

Hiring an experienced DUI lawyer is crucial, as doing so could potentially benefit your case. When you contact Michael A. Newland Law Office, you receive the benefit of his 25 years of legal experience and dedication to protecting the rights of residents in Hamilton and throughout Butler County, Ohio. While there are no guarantees of outcomes, this skilled criminal attorney and traffic lawyer has a strong record of dismissals, reduced charges, and not guilty verdicts after trials. Call (513) 887-9595 to schedule a consultation or visit his website for more information on fighting a DUI or other traffic offenses.