Sometimes Rehab is the only Defense: Lindsay Lohan

Wednesday, 30 May 2007

The Lindsay Lohan situation illustrates that in defending drivers accused of driving under the influence there are some cases where the only defense is intensive inpatient rehab and AA meetings.   I frequently counsel my clients that if you have an alcohol problem, get treatment.  I am not a doctor or a psychologist.  My clients know if they need treatment.  It is always better to grab the bull by the horns and take responsibility and get treatment before a Judge tells you to get treatment.  No one is going to make you tell the court or jury that you sought treatment prior to trial.  Further, if you don't win your DUI trial it is always a good idea to have a plan B.  I have never had a DUI defendant who did not reduce potential punishment by at least 60-99% by initiating alcohol rehabilitation.  I can not count the times I have heard judges after rehab or intensive AA participation tell a client, "I have never taken a chance on a Defendant before but I am going to take a chance on you."  Its your life and only you can save it.

 

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