Will I be more harshly punished for taking my DUI case to trial?

In some cases, the judge will impose the mandatory minimum. In my experience, I have found that a judge will impose a minimum sentence when the trial was based upon a case with a meritorious. On the other hand, I have seen judges impose harsh sentences when the case is so obviously a losing proposition that the court's time has been wasted.

I think it is important to remember that YOU, not your lawyer, make the decision to take your case to trial. Although your lawyer is making a recommendation, YOU are making the decision.