Things To Consider About Plea Bargains According To A DUI Law Firm

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Things To Consider About Plea Bargains According
To A DUI Law Firm

• By Khunter Law Firm

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• Each year, 1,500,000 people are arrested for
  drunk driving. If this has happened to you and
  youre charged with a DUI, you still have the
  option of taking a plea deal. Prosecutors will
  reach out at some point, as long as youre
  willing to plead to a certain offense. Although
  this may sound like the best option, there are
  some considerations you need to be aware of
  before agreeing on anything.

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Plea Bargain Deals Vary

• Not all plea bargains are equal. They do vary,
  depending on the severity of your DUI charge.
  There may be times when youre offered multiple
  deals, in which case you can select one that
  satisfies all parties. Then there are other times
  when youre given a one-time deal and have to
  decide on the spot.
• Plea bargains are typically structured in three
  ways. These include pleading guilty to a
  less-serious offense, having one charge dismissed
  in exchange for another, or agreeing to a
  sentence with a small fine attached.
• What you need to keep in mind is the evidence
  against you. If there is a lot, then youre
  bargaining power is diminished. However, when
  theres limited evidence, it may be best to
  decline all deals and take your chances in court.
  Weigh the pros and cons of each option so that
  you are not as greatly impacted by your DUI
  charge.

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Deals Can Be Done Anytime

• If youre worried about doing time in jail or
  paying a hefty fine, just know that plea bargains
  can be done at any time. You ask your DUI law
  firm to reach out to the prosecutor. Theyll get
  the negotiations rolling and keep you updated the
  entire time.
• These negotiations can be done formally in
  pre-trial, or they can be done over the phone.
  Choose a method that youre most comfortable with
  and know that you never have to settle if you
  dont want to.

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Admission of Guilt

• Unfortunately, some people are lulled into a
  false sense of security when talking to the
  prosecutor. They may seem friendly and interested
  in lessening or getting rid of some the charges.
  These people then lower their guards and may
  admit guilt.
• Under no circumstances should you ever admit
  guilt. This admission can be used against you in
  court, making it virtually impossible to reach a
  plea bargain. When the prosecutor says off the
  record when trying to delve deeper into your
  charge. Know that the prosecutor is not there to
  represent you. Thats the job of your Redmond
  Criminal DUI Defense Lawyer.

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• The moment youre pulled over by a cop for a DUI,
  your future may seem bleak. It doesnt have to
  be, though, if you make a plea bargain and know
  how to maneuver these negotiations in your favor.
  Getting help from a DUI Attorney in Monroe, WA is
  a must for strengthening your case and helping
  you reach a better deal.

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• Have you ever been charged with a crime in
  Auburn, or surrounding areas? Kim. E Khunter is a
  DUI Attorney in Monroe, WA that has extensive
  trial experience. She knows the 'ins' and 'outs'
  of the legal system, Call us today for a free
  consultation.
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