One of the skills that distinguish an experienced Michigan DUI attorney is his ability to size up the prosecution.
For example, extensive notes are usually not taken in DUI cases, as prosecutors tend to view them as pretty cut-and-dry. If your OWI lawyer notices that the prosecutors are taking extensive notes during the pretrial phase of your case, it is a pretty strong sign that there is something unusual about your case. However, it may be difficult to tell if this is a good or a bad thing, whether this unusual behavior bespeaks a strength or weakness in the state’s case against you.
In order to decide how to proceed, your Michigan DUI attorney will need to pay close attention to the prosecutor’s negotiation tactics. An aggressive position by the prosecution could indicate that the state’s case is exceptionally strong, and a conciliatory position could reveal that the state’s case is weak. However, there is always the possibility that the prosecutor is bluffing, no matter what position they take.
Your DUI attorney must also be alert for how the prosecutor’s career status may affect your case. Experienced prosecutors may not be swayed even if your attorney has a good chance of winning your case. However, new prosecutors who are probationary status will probably be more cautious of cases they are not sure they will win. Thus, your attorney may have an edge in trying to negotiate a settlement.
You want a Michigan OWI attorney on your side if you are fighting drunk driving charges. Call 248-374-0722 today for a free initial consultation.