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Obtaining a lawyer can increase chances of expungement later on

Most people worry about getting arrested because they know their understanding of the law is not deep enough to effectively get the criminal charges against them dismissed. Most people know that their best chance at walking away from criminal charges with a clean slate is to hire a skilled defense attorney to handle their case. If you also think this is a good idea, then you’re on the right path already.

Talking to a lawyer right away after being charged with a criminal offense is not just about protecting you from mistreatment by police or aggressive prosecution. If a criminal defense attorney has particular experience handling DUI cases, such as any of the attorneys here at Sevila, Saunders, Huddleston & White, P.C., they can talk you through your options and prepare you for what’s ahead. In some cases, they may be able to get a criminal charge lessened or dismissed altogether, which can greatly help if you’re considering expungement later on.

Because expungements are only allowed in certain circumstances here in Virginia, it’s important to make sure that your conditions align with what the law will allow. This is best done with the help of a skilled attorney who can work with prosecutors and judges to make sure that an honest mistake does not continue to haunt you for the rest of your life.

Remember: you always have the right to a lawyer when facing criminal charges. By exercising that right, you increase your protection under the law and potentially your chances of a record expungement down the road.

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