Plea Bargain vs. Trial

Chicago DUI Attorneys

Some DUI attorneys may say they are going to offer low-cost representation, but what this really means is they will propose or accept a plea bargain for their client right away, therefore avoiding trial and keeping the cost, and the work involved, down – but not reaching the best possible outcome for that particular client.

At Fagan, Fagan & Davis, it is our goal to provide our clients with the representation that they need, no matter the particular circumstances of their case or how much time and effort we must invest. When you work with a dedicated Chicago DUI lawyer at our firm, we will give your case the personalized attention and the time necessary to reach a result that will have the highest benefit to your future. In some cases, our advice to our clients will actually be to delay a plea bargain until all possible pre-trial challenges are exhausted, and sometimes to go to trial. Because we charge clear-cut, flat fees for our work, our clients get the best value possible, coupled with the defense they deserve. We evaluate each individual situation to determine the best course of action.

A plea bargain, also referred to as a plea agreement, involves a defendant in a criminal case pleading guilty in exchange for some offer of leniency. The prosecuting attorney may offer amendment or reduction of the charges or penalties in order to secure a guilty plea. In some cases, this may actually be a good option for a defendant. However, in some situations, such as in the realm of DUI, there are many options that your attorney should thoroughly explore before even considering a plea bargain.

At Fagan, Fagan & Davis, our attorneys have over 100 years of combined legal experience and use this to our clients’ advantage to avoid the necessity of a plea bargain wherever possible, either by obtaining a dismissal or by taking a case all the way through trial to seek an acquittal.  In every case, the choice is yours, and we will offer our counsel and experience.

Contact a Chicago DUI attorney at Fagan, Fagan & Davis today to discuss whether a plea bargain vs. trial may be the best option for your case.