DoI really need a lawyer for myDWI case or canI just talk with the county attorney and work out an agreement myself?
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DoI really need a lawyer for myDWI case or canI just talk with the county attorney and work out an agreement myself?
I can’t afford a lawyer and was denied a public defender.
Asked on October 17, 2011 under Criminal Law, Minnesota
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
A driving under the influence charge is a serious charge.
If convicted you could lose your driving privileges for a certain amount of time, pay fines up to $3,000 and even be jailed. Additionally your automobile insurance will go up substantially. Additionally, a prior conviction for any subsequent driving under the influence charge can be used as an enhancement for additional fines and jail time down the road.
It is a prudent thing to retain an experienced criminal defense attorney to assist you in resolving the charges against you. It is better that you do so sooner rather than later. If you represent yourself on your own, you may end up receiving a harsher penalty than if you had an attorney assisting you.
Good luck.
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