| You know you should have never gotten behind the | | | | Many times, the fines are considerably higher for those |
| wheel to begin with, but it happened and there's nothing | | | | that miss court dates, since there is a failure to appear |
| you can do about it now. It's time to look forward and | | | | fine tacked on. It also does not put the judge in the |
| try to minimize the damage as much as possible. If you | | | | best of moods. Keep your court dates to avoid adding |
| are arrested for DUI, then there are three things that | | | | these problems to your case. |
| you should not do. | | | | #3 Don't Defend Yourself |
| #1 Don't Admit Anything | | | | You may be considering defending yourself in court, |
| Now is not the time to go into detail about how you | | | | but it's not wise. One famous attorney once said, "The |
| couldn't have been under the influence because you | | | | man who defends himself has a fool for a client!" You |
| only had four drinks and everyone knows that you're | | | | need an aggressive, experienced attorney who is |
| not drunk on four drinks! (Believe it or not, this happens.) | | | | familiar with the law. There are several reasons why a |
| From the time you're pulled over until you are released, | | | | DUI case may be dismissed, but if you're not familiar |
| you could end up giving the police more evidence | | | | with them, then it's your loss. Each court has its |
| against you in court. In many cases, what happens | | | | different nuances and procedures. Trying to tackle it |
| during this time period could end up getting the case | | | | by yourself is truly unadvised. |
| thrown out of court. But not if you help the police | | | | In Closing |
| prove their case! Be polite, but be very careful what | | | | If you have received a DUI, it's time to find an attorney. |
| you say and do. | | | | You can search the internet, your local phone book, or |
| #2 Don't Miss a Court Date | | | | even talk to people you know to see if they can |
| Before you're released from the custody of the police, | | | | recommend someone. It's not the end of the world, but |
| you will be given a court date. Do not miss it or any | | | | you do need an experienced lawyer if you have any |
| other dates you're given. Not only will it void your bond | | | | hope of staying out of jail or keeping your license. |
| agreement, you will have a warrant for your arrest. | | | | |