DUI Plea Bargains in Chicago

Attorney for Chicago DUI Cases

A common occurrence when a driver is facing DUI charges in Chicago is for the prosecuting attorney to offer a plea bargain. This agreement involves the driver essentially pleading guilty to a lesser charge and/or sentence.

Although it may seem that the prosecutor is offering you a good deal, it is important that you do not accept any plea bargain or plead guilty to DUI without first consulting with a Chicago DUI defense attorney. If you do not retain skilled legal representation, the prosecuting attorney will be acting from a position of power and you may find that the plea bargain actually offered you a worse outcome than if you had been convicted after a trial. A lawyer who understands the many issues associated with drunk driving charges and the plea bargains commonly offered by the prosecution will be able to review your case from every angle to determine the potential advantages and disadvantages of a plea bargain. You can get the information that will help you make the most beneficial decisions about your case.

A DUI plea bargain involves you voluntarily waiving particular legal rights, such as the right to a jury trial, the right to testify and present evidence at trial, the right to make the prosecution prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt and the right to remain silent. Waiving these rights is a very important decision to make and is one that may influence you in many ways. Do not plead guilty or accept a plea bargain offered without first thoroughly reviewing the matter and all potential consequences it may have on you now and into the future.

Don’t Plead Guilty – Contact a DUI Lawyer!

As a Chicago attorney with more than 10 years of experience, I can conduct an accurate assessment of your charges to determine whether accepting a plea bargain will be in your best interests. I can also talk to you about your particular goals and concerns to ensure these are addressed as well.

Contact a Chicago DUI lawyer today and learn more about how to approach a plea bargain.