subject: What To Do If Arrested For A Dui [print this page] One of the most common reasons why people are being arrested today is for driving under the influence. People may be out with friends or at a party and drink a little bit too much and then think that they are alright to drive home when they aren't. Police officers all over the nation are looking to cut down the amount of drivers who are under the influence due to the large increases in accidents caused by them which not only hurt or kill the drivers but other people around them. If you have been arrested for a DUI, there are some things that you should do when pulled over by a cop.
When pulled over, one of the first things you will want to do is not say to much to the officer that can be used against you latter on. Also don't try to hide the smell of alcohol by chewing gum or using breath spray. This really does nothing but make it seem like you are trying to hide something. Also when the officer asks if you had anything to drink, be honest as again they will be able to tell if you have been drinking and lying to them will only make things worse for you.
You will also need to go through the field sobriety test as this is how the police officer will know that you've been driving under the influence. If the officer asks you to take this, avoid doing so as nine times out of ten it actually hurts you. Make sure you take the test at the police station as it is a more controlled environment. Finally the last thing that you should do if arrested for a DUI is contacting a DUI attorney. They will be able to help you through this and make sure that you are taken care. Some try to handle their DUI case on their own but it's best to use a lawyer.
When pulled over and arrested for a DUI, here are somethings that you should try to do.
