Getting in trouble with the law can be very scary. You might worry about your criminal record, your future, your financial security or all of the above. That is why it is important that you understand how to protect yourself if you are being questioned or arrested by the police. Here are some things you should know.
1. Don't Invite The Police In, Unless They Have A Warrant
If the police come to your house to ask you questions you shouldn't invite them into your house.
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A DUI is no small matter, and if you have been accused of driving under the influence, then you need to understand the laws of your state. Here are some of the laws and rules in Washington that will affect your case going forward:
Multiple Offense Penalties
The first thing that you need to understand is that the penalties will increase substantially if you were convicted of a DUI in the past.
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Most people have heard that their communications with their attorneys are confidential. When events lead you to conversing with an attorney, you may begin to ask yourself exactly how private are your conversations and what you can safely say to your attorney.
Attorney Client Privilege
Simply put, nearly everything you say, write, email, demonstrate and convey in any manner to an attorney is considered private. No court or judge can compel that attorney to reveal those communications with anyone, at any time, with few exceptions.
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Everybody makes mistakes, and sometimes people get pulled over and arrested for a DUI when they aren't guilty. Getting a DUI charge on your record, especially unchallenged by a defendant, could lead to the loss of a good job or prevent eligibility in a future job. If you've been arrested or ticketed for DUI, then there are 3 ways you could get your case dismissed with the help of a good lawyer.
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Being charged with a crime is a serious matter. You could be facing jail time, fines, and any number of other penalties. If you are involved in a criminal lawsuit, there are three common affirmative defense strategies that may be able to help you in your case. Certain ones, such as self-defense, are pretty clear-cut if that is truly the case. Other than self-defense, you can plead insanity or entrapment.
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