Firm Overview
Drunk Driving Lawyers Serving the Palm Beach Area
The DUI attorneys at Musca Law provide aggressive defense to individuals in Palm Beach who have been arrested and charged with drunk driving. The practice of DUI defense requires lawyers who are not only thorough but are committed to their client’s needs as well, two features which are characteristic of the attorneys at our firm. When you choose Musca Law for representation, a DUI lawyer will be assigned to your case who will be understanding of your situation. Most clients come to our firm in a fearful and apprehensive state, but after their initial consultation with their DUI defense attorney, much of these negative feelings are relieved.
The harsh reality many individuals face after being charged with DUI in Palm Beach is that their freedom is at stake. The prospect of losing your freedom can be overwhelming but one thing is certain; your outlook will significantly improve once you have a qualified and experienced DUI lawyer on your side working hard to defend you. Jail time, heavy fines, driver license suspension, and an increase in auto insurance rates are the most common penalties, and all are inconvenient to say the least.
Considering the many penalties that could result from a conviction, you will need every advantage you can get to make sure you don’t suffer unnecessary consequences from drunk driving
The Musca Law Philosophy
The philosophy of the DUI lawyers at Musca Law is comprised of two main principles: First, we will strive to provide an aggressive defense against drunk driving charges by using attention to detail, finding the strong points of your case, and exploiting the weaknesses of the prosecuting attorney’s case. Second, you will be provided with the highest possible level of personal service, and will always be given information regarding the status of your case. At Musca Law, our clients are never left in the dark about their cases and their input is always respected and valued.
If you or someone you care about is facing any type of drunk driving charge in Palm Beach, contact a DUI Defense Lawyer at Musca Law today to discuss your case!
How to Avoid Appearing At The Arraignment
How to Avoid Appearing At The Arraignment, After your arrest under DUI charges, and after your release through bail, you will receive a Court Notice issuing you a summons to appear before the Court to plead guilty or not. This first hearing is called an arraignment. You are required to plead guilty, not guilty, or no contest. At this point, the State will not provide any information regarding any witness, Police report, video recordings, or medical reports relating to the case. If you appear on your own, you may be subjected to pressure from the Prosecutor Attorney.
In the absence of your Defense Counsel, the State Attorney will send all necessary documents to you, and prepare the case for future hearings. The Prosecutor will offer you a one-time deal for arraignment. Failure to accept the offer will result in more severe penalties in the future for the defendant. The defendant is deprived of investigating their own case and defense if they appear at the arraignment on their own. In these circumstances, the Court will try to settle the arraignment by applying pressure, so that they can reduce the burden of pending cases.
Those who are unfortunate to not have a Defense Counsel at the time of hearing their arraignment will have to withstand the pressure alone, unsupported of experienced legal techniques, and ultimately submit the case themselves. The only way to get out of the situation is to hire a West Palm DUI Lawyer to stand as your Defense Counsel. Your Attorney will then file a Notice of Appearance, and a written plea of not guilty. This avoids having to appear for the arraignment, and protects you from the pressure of the Prosecuting Attorney. The only way to avoid arraignment without knowing the State’s evidence against you is to hire a West Palm DUI Lawyer. The Defense Attorney will take all necessary steps to ensure that the defendant is not required to attend the first arraignment.
