Reader’s Question:

I don’t know if I would fight my DUI case here in Indianapolis, Indiana. I’m thinking maybe I should just work out a deal. After my arrest, what do you think is the best thing for me to do now?

Zana

Indianapolis, IN

The decision of whether to fight a DUI case or just working out a deal is something that only you can make. But I would still strongly suggest that you fight your DUI case in Indianapolis, Indiana. For 2nd or 3rd DUI offenses, fighting the DUI case is basically always the way to go, since you don’t have much to lose because the penalties for being found guilty at trial on a 2nd or 3rd offense are not usually any worse than the plea deal you would get.

You have to think hard about getting a deal or fighting over your DUI case because a conviction means paying fines, losing your driver’s license, career restrictions, travel restrictions, and more. If you take your chances and win your DUI case, that means no fines, no alcohol education classes, or probation. And if you win your DUI case, you are not risking future consequences or restrictions the state may decide to add on your DUI case. You are probably thinking pleading guilty so that you can drive again immediately, but for the given reasons, you should consider having an alternate transportation for a few months. This way, it may be strongly in your best interests to do so.

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