Reader’s Question:

My brother is being tempted to fight his DUI case here in Kentucky without hiring the services a DUI attorney. I was advised that he will still need the help of an expert to represent him. Please tell me, what are the reasons why he needs to hire a DUI lawyer?

Arnie

Louisville, KY

Going to court without a Kentucky DUI attorney on your brother’s side may not actually be a very good idea. He may hope to save himself some money in doing so because after all, hiring the services of a DUI attorney is not cheap. Nevertheless, hiring an experienced attorney is well-worth the cost because it increases the chances of having his charges reduced or possibly even dropped.

A DUI attorney offers experience with the court system and in defending many varied DUI cases. He/she has contacts with various people that can serve as expert witnesses in your brother’s defense. A DUI attorney has vast knowledge about DUI laws and procedures in Kentucky. He/she also has the ability to look at a case objectively and determine the best method to disprove the prosecution’s case.

Your brother may think he can save money if he doesn’t hire an attorney, but a DUI attorney can have a dramatic impact upon his case and can actually save him money in the long run. It is worth saving on the increased insurance costs alone by getting the services of a professional attorney.