Why do attorneys answer legal questions with moral opinions?

I am sure you can separate wheat from chaff. Here, you get both substantive answers and you get unfettered observations, opinions, and guidance. Some may very well appear "ethical" or "moral" in tone, but that is interlaced in the reality of a society seeking to function under rule of law. Attorneys learn over time, from early years in practice to repeat factual scenarios, that there are GUIDEPOSTS which a COURT or JUDGE will most likely be looking for in dealing with a problem. For an attorney to allow you to go in without forewarning, would be leading you into a meatgrinder. Better to have the observations, to deal with the fears and realities and potential misunderstandings around you. With DWI and DUI charges, we ALWAYS want the client screened rather than take the client's word ... because the Judge/Court will be requiring this anyway! The court's greatest concern is that they cut you a break as a first offender or NO ALCOHOL PROBLEM, and then learn in the morning news that instead, someone died in a crosswalk and the person just in their courtroom last month is the offender.

Relax. The attorneys here are trying to offer their time and advice, pro bono, to help folks smooth the way and start off at least thinking in a more organized fashion, and more realistic fashion. One the other day was moronic! Unlicensed. Uninsured. Wondering why his father was being charged with anything, since HE was the one unlicensed and uninsured --- as though that is a "get out of jail free" card.


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