When making a decision, everyone wants to know the probable outcomes as best as possible before they proceed, because nobody wants to head down a path that’s likely to end in disappointment. That’s why one of the most common questions we hear during our free case evaluation is “What are my chances of winning my case?” In today’s blog, we take a closer look at DWI charges in Minnesota and explain how likely it is that you’ll win your case.
What Are The Odds I Win My DWI Case?
As you might imagine, we can’t just throw out a one-size-fits-all percentage for how likely it is that you’ll win your DWI case. We’d love to say that you have a 73% chance of beating the charges if you hire Appelman Law Firm to help defend you, but each case is different and is based on circumstances unique to the individual. So it’s impossible for us to sit here and say with absolute certainty how likely it is that you’ll win your DWI case.
That being said, there are a couple things you can do to greatly increase your odds of having you case dismissed or the charges reduced. Here are a few things you can do to increase your odds of winning your DWI case.
1. Hire A Private Lawyer – The statistics show that having a public attorney by your side increases your chances of winning your DWI case over representing yourself in court, and they also show that having a private attorney increases your chances of winning compared to a public attorney. A private attorney will not be overwhelmed with cases like public defenders can be, and you can choose one with decades of experience handling DWI cases, so they’ll know the best ways to challenge your case. Avery and the team at Appelman Law Firm have been doing this for a long time, and we’re confident that we’ll give you the best chance to win your case.
2. Keep Quiet – During your interaction with police, it’s imperative that you remain quiet. If you voluntarily give up information that can hurt your case, it will only make it harder. During the traffic stop, answer basic questions about your name and other personal information, but do not admit to drinking or tell the officer that you only had a couple beers, because all that will suggest is that you knowingly got behind the wheel after driving.
3. Stay Out Of Trouble – Finally, while your case is pending, be sure to stay out of additional trouble. Don’t end up with additional charges while your original case is playing out. In fact, consider being proactive in regards to your original charge. Consider taking an alcohol education or similar substance abuse course to show the court that you are committed to making positive changes in your life. It can actually help your case or reduce the penalties you’ll face if you are convicted because the judge will see that you take everything seriously.
So while we can’t put an exact percentage on the likelihood that you’ll win your case, we’re confident that if you do the last two tips and your hire Appelman Law Firm to represent you in court that you’ll have a great chance of achieving a favorable outcome. For more information, or to set up a free case review, give our team a call today at (952) 224-2277.
