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DUI Arrest, What Should I Do?

March 7th, 2009

Nathan Moore

If you are pulled over for a potential DUI, there are some things you should certainly remember.

Be courteous to the officer. Remember, he is just doing his job. The more pleasant you are, the more pleasant a potential unpleasant experience will be.
Keep communication to a minimum. Answer questions directly and clearly. If you have been drinking, there is no requirement that you go into detail about how many drinks you have had or where you have been. Being respectful and direct does not require that one become gabby and endanger one’s defense. Any statements you make can be used against you.
Refuse any field sobriety tests. If the officer asks you to exit the car, politely refuse to do any field sobriety tests. This includes counting, saying the alphabet backwards, standing on one leg, walking a straight line, following the finger, or touching one’s finger to one’s nose. Passing these tests sober can be difficult for many people in the best of conditions. Nothing good can come of participating in any of these tests. Keep your focus on your defense, not the prospect of whether or not you are going to be arrested. Bail is typically minimal for a DUI arrest, so you will be able to get out fairly quickly if an arrest is made.
Refuse any blood alcohol tests. Do not consent to a breathalyzer or blood alcohol test. Even if you feel fine, sometimes the tests over register, and if you drink alcohol regularly, you may not feel intoxicated even though you are over the legal limit. The reason that police ask you to take these tests is to obtain evidence against you for prosecution. Politely decline. You will lose your license for a year, but that will happen anyway if you are convicted of a DUI (along with a lot of other nasty things). We can always help you get a restricted license.
Call us and secure represenation. If you do all the above (and especially if you did not), a good defense is the next step. We represent DUI clients of all types and have successfully represented over one thousand criminal clients. Use the contact form below, or give us a call anytime at 615.346.2213.