Things You Should Contact Your DUI Attorney About While They're Handling Your Case

After being arrested for a DUI, you might have decided that it was a good idea to hire a DUI attorney. You might have met with your attorney for an initial consultation, and you are probably planning on meeting or talking with your attorney before your court date. However, there is a chance that you will need to contact your DUI attorney somewhere in between these two dates, such as if you need to talk to them about one of the things below.

Additional Crimes You've Been Charged With

If you have recently been charged with additional crimes, such as if you have been charged with another DUI, another drinking-related crime, or any other type of crime, then you should contact your attorney right away. Having additional pending charges could potentially affect your pending DUI. Plus, depending on the crimes that you were charged with, where you were when you were charged, and other details, there is a chance that your DUI attorney can help you with these pending charges as well.

Steps You Have Taken to Get Sober

Many people realize that they want to do something about their drinking habits after being charged with a DUI. If this was the case for you as well, then you might have taken steps to get sober. You might have quit drinking on your own, or you might have enrolled in substance abuse counseling. You might have even checked into a rehabilitation facility. If you have taken any of these steps, you should let your attorney know about it. After all, in addition to helping you in your personal life, these steps could potentially help your case.

Changes to Your Contact Information

It is important for your DUI attorney to be able to contact you about details related to your case. Therefore, if you change your phone number, address, email address, or other contact information, you should let your DUI attorney know about the changes right away.

Problems With Going to Your Court Date

It is very important to go to court when you are scheduled to be there. If you don't, then you could face additional charges — such as failure to attend your court date — and you could potentially be arrested. You could have your bond revoked as well. If anything happens that might prevent you from being in court on your scheduled court date, make sure that you talk to your attorney about the situation as soon as possible.