Being charged with DUI is a serious offence
for everyone. Driving under the influence does not only endanger your life but
others as well.
If you’re charged with DUI here is a list
of things to consider,
The patrolman will read
you the “Miranda rights”, remember
that you have the right to remain silent and you should exercise that right.
Anything you say once arrested will be used to you on the court of law and
since you are being charged with DUI you will need to control yourself and
comply with what the officer is instructing you. Remember that you can refuse
the field sobriety test and the breathalyzer test. When being questioned, do
not lie to the officer.
List down what happened
When you get arrested,
remember to list down all the details as to what has happened. List down; how
many drinks you’ve had, what you’ve told the officer, the details on where you
were pulled over, the behavior of the officer, and what the officer instructed
you.
Remember that you may be facing other penalties
Drunk driving offense
usually entails the suspension of your license and sometimes the confiscation
of you license plate. Remember that you can get a restricted license depending
on reason and if you have other administrative penalties you have on you.
Call your lawyer
If you have an attorney it
is better that you contact him/her first other than your family or relatives.
Always remember in detail what happened so he/she can help you as best as he
can. If you don’t have a lawyer, call your family and hire an attorney that
specializes in DUI cases. Drunk driving defense attorneys is your top priority
when getting an attorney.
The best advice anyone can give is to avoid
drinking too much when you know you are driving home. If you had a few drinks
in and getting home is a problem take a taxi to the nearest motel or even
contact a friend to pick you up. Always remember that it is not worth the
trouble just to have a few drinks in.