Most criminal defense attorneys charge clients by the hour, so the longer they spend working on a case, the more it costs the client in attorneys’ fees. It is difficult to predict how long it will take for any DUI case to conclude, so it is best to invest in the services of an experienced Topsail Island DUI defense attorney with a solid professional record of successful cases behind them. Always verify the details of a potential attorney’s billing policy before agreeing to their representation.