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![When clients are under a lot of stress they can take it out on their attorneys. If you hired the best and most experienced DUI or criminal defense attorney, he is great at legal work but not great at managing intentional conflict with the client. Make sure you seek mental health help while facing a criminal charge because you need to be your best and most productive to get your case resolved.](https://wittlegal.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Dont-Let-Stress-Sabotage-Your-Success-e1675983400699-768x622.jpg)
Stress Can Turn To Self-Sabotage
It is normal to be concerned when you are charged with a crime. There are many consequences that can impact your employment, housing, driving privileges, and much more. Unfortunately, this kind of intense stress can make people oddly unproductive and…
![If you want the best criminal defense or DUI attorney in Kitsap, you found the right location. Once you have the best lawyer, take the best advice. Criminal defense attorneys have the unfortunate task of giving a lot of bad news but that does not mean they don't know what they are talking about. Don't take non-lawyer advice because it sounds better. That can get you in a lot more trouble. So take the experienced advice and ask questions. That way, your lawyer can really help you.](https://wittlegal.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Help-Your-Lawyer-Help-You-e1675977765305-768x590.jpg)
Help Your Lawyer Help You
A lawyer can’t help change reality. However, a great defense lawyer can help you navigate critical defenses and timelines. If you want that kind of help, don’t fall into the trap of second guessing and insulting your lawyer. If you…
![Bainbridge Island criminal charges are usually heard in Bainbridge Island Municipal Courthouse if they are misdemeanors. If the charge is DUI and the arrest was made by a State Trooper, the case might be charged in Kitsap District Court. If the charge is a felony, the case will be charged and heard in Kitsap County Superior Court.](https://wittlegal.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Are-You-Facing-A-DUI-Or-Other-Criminal-Charge-In-Bainbridge-Island-Municipal-Court-e1675805764866-768x672.jpg)
DUI & Criminal Charges On Bainbridge Island
Bainbridge is a beautiful area that is somewhat of a secret gem for those who work in Seattle and commute to their rural home in Kitsap County. Bainbridge feels remote and has a fairly small population of approximately 25,000 residents.…
![If you were criminally charged for a DUI or other misdemeanor that occurred in the city limits of Poulsbo, you will appear at the Poulsbo Municipal Courthouse. Court is only two days a week. If you were charged with a felony, you will appear at Kitsap Superior Court in Port Orchard.](https://wittlegal.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/POULSBO-blog-e1675562514607-768x533.jpg)
DUI & Criminal Charges In Poulsbo
Poulsbo Washington has a relatively low crime rate, ranking far down the list with other smaller Washington cities like Stanwood and Washougal. However, that is not to say that there isn’t a very active police department. In fact, the Poulsbo Police certainly…
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The Confusion Surrounding Domestic Violence Charges
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Four Reasons To Hire An Attorney For A Traffic Ticket.
1. The finding of “committed” for a moving violation can have long-term consequences. Moving violations generally count against a person’s driving record for three years. Once a driver’s insurance company catches wind of the violation, rates raise significantly! Additionally, they stay at an elevated…
![When you are charged with a crime and can not afford an attorney, you may qualify for a public defender. You must qualify based on need and the court clerks will determine if you meet the financial qualifications. Even if you are assigned a public defender at Arraignment, you are never required to use a public defender. Public Defenders do not handle the DOL or Department of Licensing hearings that accompany a DUI criminal charge because the DOL hearing is a civil matter to suspend your license. If you want an attorney to handle both your DUI and your DOL hearing, you need to hire a private criminal defense attorney.](https://wittlegal.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Do-You-Have-To-Use-A-Public-Defender-1-e1675806851796-768x580.jpg)
Am I Required To Stay With My Public Defender?
No. In fact, if you are waiting to be assigned a public defender, you are wasting valuable time. The time between arrest and Arraignment is when we get the most important things done on a case. If you hire Ryan…
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Did You Get Arrested For A Second Or Third DUI? If You Were Not Booked Into Jail, You Need To Get A Private Attorney ASAP.
Why a private attorney? If you use a public defender, the benefit I am about to explain won’t apply because you won’t get an attorney assigned until the Arraignment. That is too late. No Bail Hold In Washington, if you…