| If you've been arrested for driving under the influence | | | | lawyer can research to see if the device or method |
| (DUI), it can become an overwhelming and stressful | | | | used to measure your BAC was accurate or |
| situation - especially if this is your first incident. | | | | not. There are many factors involved that may |
| However, the tips provided below will hopefully help | | | | have affect your BAC. The food that you ate while |
| you get everything in order and ease the worry and | | | | you were drinking, any medication you're taking, or |
| stress: | | | | even your job could affect the results of a BAC test. |
| 1. Request a hearing with the Department of Motor | | | | There was a case in which a painter was arrested for |
| Vehicles (DMV) as soon as possible. In many states | | | | a DUI because some of the chemicals in the paint |
| there is a time limit to do this and you have only a | | | | caused the breathalyzer machine to register a high |
| certain number of days to schedule a hearing. | | | | BAC. |
| You can do this yourself, but it's advisable that you hire | | | | 4. Hire a DUI defense lawyer that specializes in drunk |
| a drunk driving defense lawyer to do it for you. You | | | | driving. There are many DUI lawyers out |
| want to make sure that the date of your DMV hearing | | | | there, but you want to hire one who has |
| doesn't conflict with your DUI lawyer's schedule. | | | | experience and specifically deals with DUI |
| | | | cases. You wouldn't hire a chef to fix your car |
| 2. Write down the details of your DUI arrest and tell | | | | problem, right? Same concept applies to DUI |
| your lawyer everything that happened. Your lawyer | | | | defense lawyers. You definitely want to hire |
| will be able to better assist you if you can remember | | | | someone who knows a great deal about DUI laws |
| detail for detail the events leading up to the arrest. | | | | and procedures. |
| What was the conversation between you and the | | | | 5. Remember to keep a positive attitude no matter |
| arresting officer? What field sobriety tests did the | | | | what! You can go through this by yourself, but |
| officer use? Perhaps you may have said something | | | | it's always nice to have a lawyer to represent you |
| that could be used against you during your trial. Did the | | | | who is experienced and knows what he/she is |
| arresting officer read you your rights? | | | | doing. This will give you the confidence and |
| 3. Don't lose hope if you were caught with a blood | | | | assurance you need when it's time to face the judge! |
| alcohol content (BAC) over .08%. The DUI defense | | | | |