So you’ve made a poor choice and you’ve ended up with a DUI. You aren’t alone, nearly 200 Canadians out of every 100,000 face a DUI charge at some point in their life. DUIs are taken very seriously by the government and penal system and you could face your license being revoked, a huge fine or even face going to prison. But finding a good DUI lawyer can benefit you massively. They can help you to understand the law, go through the facts with you and even help to get you the fairest sentence possible.
Mass Tsang are one such law firm. With offices in Guelph and Oshawa, there are plenty of professionals available to help you with your case. The offer free consultations, so if you’re a resident of Guelph or Oshawa then you should really look into booking in with them.
Lawyer Selection Questions
However, you may be wondering what questions you should be asking to DUI attorneys to make sure they are the right fit for you. Here are some suggestions:
- How long have you specialised in DUI cases?
- How many do you handle per year?
- How often do your cases go to trial?
- Do you know the prosecutor in this case?
- How many ‘successful’ cases have you had?
These questions are all designed to see whether the lawyer you are meeting with is experienced enough in this field. At Mass Tsang, all of our DUI lawyers are very highly trained and have years of experience, but it is worth asking these questions anyway for your own peace of mind.
Case Handling Questions
You may also want to ask questions such as:
- As well as the standard fee, are there any other fees that I will be required to pay?
- What forms of payment do you accept?
- Do you offer affordable payment plans?
- Is a plea bargain likely?
- Which factors of the case work for and against me?
- Should we go to trial?
These are the kinds of questions which will offer you a more practical insight into how the case will manifest. By finding out the costs you can start to plan ahead, and asking your lawyers about the likely outcomes of the case means that you can set realistic expectations for yourself.
The lawyers at Mass Tsang offer affordable and flexible payment options, and they accept a variety of different payment methods. This means that you have more choices when it comes to paying. You don’t have to worry about paying a big lump sum up front. Because all of the lawyers here are heavily experienced in this area, they can offer you sound advice and knowledge about what possible outcomes there are for your case. And they can help you to manage your expectations from a professional stand point. There may be other questions for your DUI lawyer that pop up along the way, but these are a great starting point for any person facing a DUI charge.
