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Do you know when to call a portland dui attorney?

10/1/2016

 
No one expects to be pulled over and arrested for DUI and it’s something that can be confusing and frightening if you don’t know what to do. Unfortunately, we all make mistakes, and when you have to face the consequences it’s a good idea to be prepared. There are many important parts of your life at stake in a DUI case: your job, your income and your family will all be dramatically affected if you are convicted. Depending on the circumstances of your case, you may even be looking at potential jail time and large fines. If you’ve been arrested, it’s important to contact a Hillsboro, Beaverton, and Portland area DUI attorney right away to avoid these and other potentially life-changing issues.

Before talking to anyone or answering any questions from the police, it’s imperative to speak with a lawyer who specializes in DUI cases. The best thing to do is to use your jail house phone call to contact a reliable relative or friend who can help bail you out of jail (if applicable), and who can get in touch with a reputable DUI attorney for you. You have a right to speak with an attorney after any arrest, so use that phone call wisely and make sure that an attorney is contacted as quickly as possible on your behalf.
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Talking to attorney before you speak to anyone else gives you the chance to learn more about your rights in the situation before you start giving statements and potentially incriminating yourself. DUI laws are stiff in Oregon, and it’s easy to get yourself into deeper trouble when speaking to the police after an accident simply based on statements that you make. The advice that any DUI attorney will give you is to stay calm and politely refuse to answer any questions until your attorney is present. That’s the smartest approach you can take, and it can help spare you even bigger troubles down the road.

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    Casey Kovacic is an Oregon criminal defense and expungement lawyer practicing in the greater Portland, Oregon metropolitan area. He handles every type of Oregon state criminal case and helps clients clear their records. He brings an unwavering commitment to pursuing a fair and just outcome for every client he defends.

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THE LAW OFFICE OF CASEY KOVACIC, LLC
249 NE LINCOLN STREET
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Casey Kovacic is an Oregon criminal defense and expungement attorney representing clients in the Portland area, including Hillsboro, Beaverton, Gresham, Aloha, King City, North Plains, Banks, Oregon City, Wilsonville, West Linn, Lake Oswego, Troutdale, Fairview, Tigard, Tualatin, Forest Grove, Cornelius, Sherwood, and all communities in Multnomah County and Washington County. He handles expungements across the state of Oregon.  Casey Kovacic  has been a member of the Oregon State Bar since 2008. He is also a member of the Oregon Criminal Defense Lawyers Association and a member of the Oregon Defense Attorney Consortium.

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