The aid of a defense attorney is always beneficial in a DUI case. Their role, however, will change from state to state.
In Mississippi, your DUI attorney is invaluable when navigating the non-adjudication process. With so many variations in Mississippi DUI laws, it’s crucial to have a skilled lawyer on your side to negotiate the terms of your probation.
In Tennessee, the penalties for a DUI are strict and severe. If you plan on pleading guilty, there may not be much that an attorney can do to mitigate the negative effects. However, this is why it’s so important to work with an attorney in the first place. While pleading guilty has “one road out”, an attorney may be able to dispute the facts of your case and help you to avoid a conviction altogether.