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1. Gribble, William: If you have been charged with driving under the influence or arrested for a drug offense, the outcome of your criminal prosecution is only part of the picture. If you have a substance abuse problem and you don't get into a recovery program, chances are pretty good that you'll end up in trouble with the law again. You want a lawyer who sees the big picture, and will provide strong legal counsel while also helping you address the core issues. Know that a DUI conviction is not automatic following your arrest. The arresting officer had to take careful steps in the initial stop and subsequent testing. A poorly calibrated and maintained breathalyzer provides faulty results. Improper training of a police officer on field sobriety testing means that mistakes are made. Poor chain of custody in blood tests can undermine the accuracy of blood alcohol content levels (BAC).
2. Costner & Greene: Besides the loss to your reputation, a criminal conviction for DUI can result in increased insurance premiums, the suspension or revocation of your license, and can even cost you a job, promotion or other opportunities in the future.
3. James Snyder: The need for a good criminal defense attorney has nothing to do with the guilt or innocence of the person charged. Being accused of a criminal offense is one of the most traumatic events that can occur to a person. A person charged with committing a criminal offense needs to immediately retain an experienced competent attorney who can answer all questions, address bail issues (if necessary), begin to investigate the facts surrounding the charge(s), and research the applicable law. In choosing an attorney, it is essential that the client feel absolutely confident in the attorney's ability to handle the matter and trust the advice which the attorney gives. Many people who are well meaning will attempt to give helpful advice regarding what the accused should do. Under no circumstances should this advice be relied upon. I have had clients who convinced themselves (or been convinced by others) that they were guilty of a crime when they had either not committed a crime or had an absolute defense. Even when the issue of guilt can be clearly established, it is important to have an attorney who can handle the various sentencing alternatives which may include various ways of keeping the matter off of the person's criminal record, or minimizing the punishment imposed. This can be as important as the issue of guilt or innocence.