4 FAQs When It Comes To Hiring An OWI Lawyer

Have you recently been arrested for Operating While Intoxicated (OWI)? If so, here are the answers to four FAQs you might have when it comes to hiring an OWI lawyer:

1. What Should I Discuss With an OWI Lawyer During Our First Meeting?

You will definitely want to find an OWI lawyer as quickly as possible, and also set up meetings with a few different ones to see who is best suited to handle your case. During your first meeting with an OWI lawyer, you'll want to learn about their background and what kind of experience they have, as well as how long they have been an OWI lawyer. You'll also want to ensure you discuss all your options and possible strategies for your particular case.

2. What Should I Bring With Me to The Meeting?

There is certain information you'll want to bring along with you when meeting with an OWI lawyer. Along with a list of all the people who are connected with your OWI case, such as witnesses and victims, you'll also want to bring the following:

• Court documentation detailing the charges against you and the date you are to appear in court
• Bail papers
• A copy of the police report along with any other papers given to you by the policeman who made the arrest

You'll also want to bring along a notepad with a list of questions to ask and to write down important information you'll need to remember.

3. What Questions Should I Ask To Assess My Case?

Meeting with an OWI lawyer will help you assess your case. Some questions you may want to ask the lawyer in order to do this include:

• Is a plea agreement possible or should we go to trial?
• What types of factors will work in my favor and which ones will work against me?
• What should I expect during the arraignment, the filing of motions, the disposition, and trial?

Having the answers to these questions will help prepare you for your case.

4. What Are My Payment Options?

While getting an OWI lawyer can be of great benefit, it can also be expensive. You'll want to make sure to know what type of billing method the OWI lawyer you hire uses. They will either have an hourly fee or a flat fee. Since these fees do not cover everything, you'll want to ask what kinds of services are included in their rate. You'll also need to know what forms of payment they accept.