Reader’s Question:

Do I have great winning chance if I represent myself against my DWI charges in Jacksonville FL?

Matthew

Jacksonville, FL

Thanks Matthew. Generally speaking, it is not a good idea to try to represent yourself against any criminal charges including a DWI arrest.

Drunk driving may seem like a relatively minor offense in Jacksonville, but it is in fact one of the more complicated and heavy criminal charges for prosecutors to bring. It is not as simple as getting a traffic citation as it involves major consequences both to your career and personal life including your family.

It is still always best to consult a DWI attorney in Jacksonville who is expert in drunk driving cases. There are many technical defenses that a DWI attorney may be able to raise that you may overlook, to assist you either in avoiding conviction, negotiating a lesser charge, getting a good deal or arrangement and even in reducing the consequences of your conviction.

These expert DWI attorneys are also likely to know what the judge, who is handling your case, is likely to do if you plead guilty, or if you are convicted after a trial. It is even more important to consult a lawyer if you have a prior impaired driving conviction, as most jurisdictions impose much more serious penalties on repeat or second offenders than on first time drunk drivers.