Finding a DUI Defense Lawyer

If you or a loved one are arrested for DUI, you may need the assistance of a criminal defense lawyer with experience handling DUI cases. Unlike civil law cases in which money or property may be at stake, people charged with DUI may face jail time and driver's license revocation if arrested or convicted. A skilled attorney who is familiar with the intricacies of DUI cases will evaluate all the evidence to ensure that your rights are protected, including careful scrutiny of the procedure and results of any field sobriety and chemical tests administered in your case.

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If You Cannot Afford a Lawyer

At most steps in the criminal justice process, the United States Constitution guarantees the assistance of an attorney to almost all people who have been charged with a crime. This means that, even if you cannot afford to hire a criminal defense lawyer for yourself or a loved one, the government will provide you with a lawyer free of charge. Usually employed by the government as "public defenders", these attorneys are responsible for zealously protecting a criminal defendant's rights at all stages of the criminal process -- from arrest to appeal.

For links to public defender offices in your state, visit "Finding a Criminal Defense Lawyer" here, and scroll down to "Public Defenders".

To learn more about the right to counsel, go here.