What To Expect (and What Not To Expect) From Your OWI Attorney
In Indiana, if you are suspected of operating a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol content (BAC) level that exceeds the legal limit, you may be charged with OWI (operating while intoxicated). Being charged with OWI can have serious consequences. When facing OWI charges in Indiana, it is crucial to have an experienced attorney by your side. A skilled OWI attorney can help you in many ways. However, when working with an attorney, you must have reasonable expectations. While there are several things you can expect from your OWI attorney, there are also several things you cannot expect from them. It is important that you understand what reasonable, and realistic, expectations of the representation are.
What To Expect From Your Indiana OWI Attorney
When working with an Indiana OWI lawyer, there are several things you can expect from them. The following are some of the things you can expect from your Indiana OWI attorney;
- Your Attorney Will Assess Your Case and Provide Legal Guidance
When you hire an Indiana OWI attorney to represent you, you can expect them to review and evaluate the State’s case against you and any defense you may have. The advice provided should based on the specifics of your case. Your attorney will explain the strengths and weaknesses of your case and your options.
Additionally, you can expect your lawyer to explain your legal rights and potential legal consequences of the charges against you.
- Your Attorney Will Help Develop a Defense Strategy
Expect your attorney to use their experience to determine the available defenses you have in your case and build a strong defense strategy if you decide to take the case to trial.
- Your Attorney Will Represent You in Court
When you appear in court, and if the case proceeds to trial, you can expect your attorney to represent you in these proceedings. Your attorney should be explaining the purpose of the hearing and what they expect to happen.
What Not To Expect From Your Indiana OWI Attorney
Even the most qualified OWI attorneys are bound by the Rules of Trial Procedure, Rules of Evidence, and the Rules of Professional Conduct. The following are some of the things you cannot expect from your Indiana OWI attorney;
- Your Attorney Cannot Guarantee a Specific Outcome
Your attorney cannot guarantee a particular outcome in your OWI case. While your attorney can develop a defense strategy and execute that strategy, they cannot predict the outcome of your case. Your attorney is only your representative, and they have no more ability to control the decisions or actions of the Prosecutor or the Judge, than you do. Their role is one of persuasion.
- Your Attorney Will Not Misrepresent the Facts of Your Case
Lawyers are held to high ethical standards. The Rules of Professional Conduct bind attorneys to follow the law and act fairly and honestly when dealing with the Court, opposing counsel, and witnesses [including potential witnesses.] For instance, your attorney cannot present in court, or communicate outside of court, misleading evidence or false statements.
- Your Attorney Will Not Be Available 24/7
While your attorney should be accessible to answer your questions, you cannot expect them to be available 24/7. This is true even when you hire an attorney from Rigney Law LLC, and you receive their cell phone number and direct access to your attorney. Your attorney will have other clients and commitments but they know how to properly manage their time and workload.
Contact Us for Legal Help
Are you facing OWI charges in Indiana? Contact our skilled Indianapolis OWI lawyers at Rigney Law LLC for legal help.
