I selected attorney Ingram to represent me for a DWI case, based on a strong recommendation from a very close friend. This friend described him as ultra prepared, caring, and compassionate to his clients' matters.
The process of being charged with DUI until final verdict in court is a long and grueling one. The process includes everything from being pulled over, to performing sobriety tests, to being arrested and processed downtown. You should also expect to deal with less than pleasant state employees at times, endless continuances in court, which all leads up to one big day in court. When I say big day in court, I mean your chance to play David versus Goliath, Mohamed Ali versus George Foreman or Boise State versus Oklahoma in the Fiesta Bowl. You should expect to play the role of the underdog at your day in court, in that convictions are more likely than dismissals.
Based on my above description it is obvious I have a love for sport and competition. I received my DUI the day after I graduated college. I spent three years trying to put myself in position to coach football, teach in the public school system, and make a difference in today's youth. Unfortunately this charge carried a sentence of 30 days-2 years in jail, so everything I had worked for now hung in the balance of the justice system. I needed a really good lawyer as I had wasted money in previous DWI charges with some of Raleigh's so called top dogs. My experience was that some of the most noteworthy attorneys in Raleigh seemed less "crouch"ing tiger, and more hidden dragon. Whenever I needed to know where my case stood, my representation could not take the time or effort to return a phone call or give honest assessments of my odds in the big game. I had paid top dollar and my attorney was nowhere to be found, hidden behind the courtroom doors that the common never sees behind. Rubbing elbows with very same people that wanted to see me convicted. The justice system is a very hard thing to comprehend, as it doesn't seem to treat everyone the same. Some people walk free, while others spend time in a Wake County jail...I speak from experience. Again, this time I needed an attorney that had my best interest at heart.
At my initial consultation with Mr. Ingram, I felt right at home. He took plenty of time to hear not only about the facts of my case but to develop an understanding of who I was as a person. The charge date was December the 13th, about two weeks before Christmas. Mr. Ingram not only listened to my story intensly, he was also able to help me find some peace in my heart through a very tough holiday with my family, and I greatly thank him for that. Most importantly I truely felt that Mr. Ingram took me and my story into his heart, and was ready to put up one heck of a fight come game day. Throughout the 11 months of continuances, i always felt I could call and ask questions about the status of my case. I found Barbara, his secretery, to be wonderfully courteous and helpful. Again, this isn't something you should expect from the "crouch"ing tiger. At best, you might get a secretary to fill in a few details of your case.
As gameday approached for me and Mr. Ingram, he was willing to set up appointments to hash out ever single detail of my case, ensuring we would be prepared to pull off an ultimate upset of the state. He was so ultra prepared and ready to articulate on gameday I just felt a inner peace with whatever the outcome, in that, win or lose, I knew we would play a tough game and would be hard to beat.
Today, November 9th, was gameday. Mr. Ingram orchestrated a most miraculous perfromance that I will never forget. He was Perry Mason at his finest, he was "the greatest" taking all the best shots of our stronger opponent and when the time was right, he started firing debilitating blows. I do not exaggerate when I say he had 2 Raleigh police officers in circles like elementary schools kids trying to explain what happened on the night in question. "Objection" he would say at least 20 times during the three hour trial, coming out successful at least 15 times. Each minute of the trial was another round that Ali had outlasted Foreman, and it was weakening the legs of the champ. Floating through the facts like a butterfly and stinging the state like a bee, he was doing it...he was pulling off the ultimate upset right in front of my eyes and those of the in the courtroom. Other attorneys were in awe, the crowd was on the edge of their seats. For three hours not an eyelid blinked as he carried the fight.
Mr. Ingram had a sound and perfectly prepared game plan, and put us in position to take the win. He wrapped up his closing agrument like with absolute eloquence. It's one thing to get the champ on the ropes, but a whole other to actually put him on the mat. You cannot really write a closing argument, you have to roll with the punches. Mr. Ingram's closing was 15 minutes of brutal punching power, a melancholy masterpiece that proved enough to move not only the masses but the only person in the room that truly mattered, the judge. As the NOT GUILTY verdict was read, I felt like I had been born again. My dreams could again be reality, we had shaken up the world.
I would absolutely recommend Randy Ingram as an attorney that will show you respect, compassion, and will fight with relentless ferocity. He also has kind and respectful staff willing to meet all the needs of his clients. Most importantly he took me into his heart and allowed me to live again.
Thank you Mr. Ingram for a wonderful and memorable performance that hollywood could not have scripted. I'd like to say we did it, but really you did it!
For those who even think about having a few drinks then firing up the car.....cabs are cheaper than lawyers!