Reader’s Question:

I still have doubts about fighting my DUI case here in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Do you think that it will be better for me to plead guilty if the charge?

Elyse

Albuquerque, NM

You should not just dismiss the possibility of winning your DUI case in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Sure it will be difficult to defend this kind of criminal case, not to mention it would be costly on your part, but it is not likely that you would lose the case entirely. So always keep your hopes up and seek the help of an expert in this matter. But you should be careful in selecting a lawyer to help you on your DUI case. A lawyer should advise you about the administrative sanctions resulting from a conviction because it would be a malpractice if your DUI lawyer would not just do that.

You may ask why is it important for a lawyer to tell you about the extra penalties coming with a conviction or a guilty plea. The reason behind that is that they could include license suspension or revocation, a significant fine, jail time, substantially higher insurance rates, inability to rent a car and possible loss of your job, especially if your job involves driving. You should take these extra penalties into consideration when deciding to plead guilty. You’d be the loser in the end if you are not aware of these penalties.

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