How to Plead in a DUI Case

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Tip 1 - Should You Plead Guilty to a DUI? | Nolo.com

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by Sally Freeman | permalink

Find out the consequences of pleading guilty, or "no contest", to a DUI/DWI charge.

For further reading: http://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/free-books/beat-ticket-book/chapter8-7.html ^[1]

Tip 2 - Dealing With a DUI or DWI Charge | Nolo.com

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by Pamela Ballance | permalink

Learn about arraignment, plea bargaining, and your options for dealing with your DUI or DWI charge.

For further reading: http://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/dealing-with-dui-or-dwi-30322.html ^[2]

Tip 3 - DUI Plea Deals (Plea Bargains): 8 Things Every Driver Should Know | DrivingLaws.org

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by Valeriano Sousa | permalink

It's a near-certainty that anyone arrested for a DUI will be approached by a prosecutor to make a deal -- that is to plead in a certain manner to a certain offense, in return for some concessions.

For further reading: http://dui.drivinglaws.org/resources/dui-and-dwi/dui-plea-bargain.htm ^[3]

Tip 4 - Should You Plead Guilty to a DUI? | DrivingLaws.org

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by Allan Toombs | permalink

If you know that you will likely be convicted of your DUI, you can save aggravation and money by pleading guilty instead of hiring a lawyer to help you fight the charge. If you believe there is any possibility that you could have your charge or sentence

For further reading: http://dui.drivinglaws.org/resources/dui-and-dwi/should-you-plead-guilty-a-dui.htm ^[4]

Tip 5 - Pleading Guilty to DUI | DrivingLaws.org

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by John Bernards | permalink

If you’re faced with the serious reality of a charge of drunk driving or similar offense, you may be faced with an extended loss of your license, extraordinary court costs, ongoing and random testing, rehabilitation courses or therapy, and jail time.

For further reading: http://dui.drivinglaws.org/resources/dui-and-dwi/how-and-why-fight-a-dui-charge.htm ^[5]

Tip 6 - DUI Lawyer: Do I Really Need a DUI Attorney? | DrivingLaws.org

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by vincent schoehuijs | permalink

Do you need a lawyer to represent you in a DUI case? Hiring an experienced DUI attorney always has its benefits -- familiarity with the court system, knowledge of plea bargain details, and the ability to navigate complex administration procedures.

For further reading: http://dui.drivinglaws.org/DUI-Attorney.php ^[6]

Tip 7 - DUI Plea Bargains - FindLaw

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by Hong Xiaowan | permalink

Although exceedingly rare in DUI cases, the possibility always exists that any time prior to trial the case will be resolved through a plea bargain between the
Tags: DUI Law, DUI Cases, DUI Court Procedure

For further reading: http://dui.findlaw.com/dui-cases/dui-plea-bargains.html ^[7]

Tip 8 - DUI Preliminary Hearing - FindLaw

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by Flying BOY | permalink

Usually held soon after arraignment, a preliminary hearing is best described as a trial before the trial at which the judge decides, not whether the defendant is
Tags: DUI Law, DUI Cases, DUI Court Procedure

For further reading: http://dui.findlaw.com/dui-cases/dui-preliminary-hearing.html ^[8]