Reader’s Question:

Over a week and a half ago, I was charged with DUI here in Brooklyn, New York and I already decided to hire a lawyer. As a matter of fact, I have already talked to several of them. But why am I getting these letters from lawyers seeking to represent me. How did they attain the information that I have a DUI charge?

Becky

Brooklyn, NY

The US Supreme Court has a ruling that “commercial free speech” is protected under the First Amendment to the US Constitution. Your DUI arrest information is a public record and is available to any individual asking for it. Most law firms in Brooklyn, New York request the information and send a brochure to most people arrested for DUI. These brochures are approved by the New York Bar. The information on this brochure contains advice because some people would never find out how to file for a formal review and receive a business purpose license. Most people suspected for DUI receive a barrage of mass mailings and it becomes difficult for them to decide who they should hire to represent them.

The DUI lawyer that you will hire should impress you with his/her professionalism and knowledge and you should be comfortable discussing your case and concerns with the lawyer. If you are not comfortable when you meet with the DUI lawyer, it is not likely that the relationship will improve once you write the check to retain the lawyer. Many of DUI suspects are offended by this barrage of solicitations, especially since the majority of the letters focus on pleading guilty which is a resolution that should be rarely considered until all other viable options on the DUI case are explored.

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