Reader’s Question:

I have just been charged with DUI in Huntsville, Alabama and I was advised that it is really hard to win this kind of case. That’s why I decided to get a lawyer to help me out. What kind of fees should I expect to be charged for to get a legal representation?

Rae

Huntsville, AL

It may really be hard to win a DUI charge if the prosecution’s case is strong enough against you. But with the services of a good DUI lawyer, I’m sure you will have a pretty good fight. Well, the legal fees are being determined by several factors. These factors include whether the charge is a DUI felony or a DUI misdemeanor case, the severity or degree of the DUI charge, the complexity of the DUI case, the number of crimes charged and the defendant’s expectations and desires. In general, the legal fees that are being charged to represent a DUI misdemeanor are less than the charges for a DUI felony case. DUI misdemeanor cases are considered less complicated than that of DUI felony cases.

Most DUI lawyers divide the legal fees that they charge into Pre-trial and Trial fees. They typically charge a fee for all representation up to the Trial and they charge additional fees if the defendant desires to proceed with a Trial. It’s a good thing that you already decided to hire a DUI lawyer to represent you on your DUI case in Huntsville, Alabama. Don’t expect to pay little but I’m sure it’s all gonna be worth it in the end.

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