IfI was charged with driving under suspension, doI need an attorney?
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IfI was charged with driving under suspension, doI need an attorney?
Now I have got to go to court for DUS and clueless of what can happen? What kind of attorney, criminal? In Tulsa, OK.
Asked on January 29, 2011 under General Practice, Oklahoma
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
1) Yes, you want an attorney. Sanctions for DUI, depending on the exact circumstances, can be pretty hefty and could include losing your license (or at least having it suspended), a decent-sized fine, having to attend classes or meetings of some kind, etc. Having an attorney represent you will help minimize the penalties you face.
2) Type of attorney: it's a criminal defense attorney, and there are many lawyers who specialize in this. If you do an internet search for "Tulso attorney DUI" (and some other versions of that search--e.g. subsitute "DWI" for "DUI" or spell it out, etc.) you should have no trouble finding a number of possible attorneys. You could also look in the print or online yellow pages and/or contact your city bar associaton for recommendations.
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