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Was Your Spouse Charged With A DUI? How You Can Help Them

14 October 2018

Luke Warren

If your spouse was just arrested on a DUI charge, you probably have a million thoughts that are running through your mind. Even though you may feel completely helpless if they are being detained in jail, there are a few things that you can do for them to make the process go a lot smoother. This article will list a few different services for you to consider hiring to help out. Ready to learn some more? Read on. 

Hire a Bail Bonds Service

If your spouse is being released on bail, but you don't have enough money in your savings account to cover the amount then you may want to hire a bail bonds service. Bail bonds services work by fronting you the money for a small fee. The great thing about bail bonds services is it allows your loved one to go back to work, be with family, and make a living until their court date. Then as long as your loved one shows up for their court date, you won't be liable to pay for the portion that they fronted you for. If, however, your loved one does flee the country (for example) then you will have to pay this back. 

Hire a Criminal Defense Attorney

Another thing that you should consider doing is hiring a criminal defense attorney. When you hire a criminal defense attorney for your spouse, they will advocate for your loved one. For instance, if your loved one feels like they are completely innocent of the charge, then your spouses criminal defense attorney will work to prove that they were wrongly convicted, If however, the police have strong evidence against your loved one then their attorney will try to get them the lesser charge that is possible (such as probation). When you are interviewing criminal defense attorneys, make sure you go with on that has a good reputation and that you now can be trusted. Additionally, see if they will set up some sort of payment plan with you. 

Getting the call that your spouse was arrested for a DUI may seem like your life has changed for forever. Depending on how bad the charge was and what they are facing, your criminal defense attorney should be able to give you a better idea of what charges they are facing exactly. To learn more about these services, contact a bail bondsman service and a law firm near you.

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