What a DUI Attorney Would Advise

Many people will offer you advice if you ever get pulled over after a night of drinking. Commonly, this friendly advice is not advisable unless you ask a DUI attorney.

The most common tip you hear is to never blow into a breathalyzer. This can be extremely damaging to your credibility whether you are or you are not over the legal limit. The most important tip for situations where law enforcement requests that you take a breathalyzer test is to consciously think about how much you had to drink. In most states, the legal limit is defined in certain terms that require excess alcohol to be consumed over a certain period of time. If you've had three drink within the hour, chances are you are over the legal limit. If you have three glasses of wine over a two hour dinner, chances are you are not. Even if you've had too much to drink and probably shouldn't be driving, you will have the ability to make a conscious decision to say no. If you are at all confident that you won't test positive for a high blood alcohol content, a lawyer will always suggest that you blow.

If you are accused of drunk driving with or without a breathalyzer test to prove it, as a citizen you are read your Miranda Rights. All law enforcement must read you your rights out loud when they are arresting you. When they say "You have the right to remain silent," stay silent until you've had a chance to speak with a DUI attorney. Anything you say or do can be used during your trial. If you speak out of line to an officer, if you claim that you only had so many drinks at the bar - anything can be potentially damaging to your case. If an officer of the law is arresting you, simply allow it to happen. You cannot during this time plead for your innocence; that must be taken care of in court.

The second half of the Miranda Rights passage is also crucial. You have the right to speak with an attorney. If you've been arrested for driving under the influence, this is considered a criminal case requiring a criminal lawyer. A DUI attorney is someone who has chosen a special focus to help people who find themselves in these situations. Although it may be helpful to know of an attorney to call before a situation happens, rarely to people prepare in this way. That is why if you get caught, you should know what to look for in an attorney. They should have extensive experience representing DUI cases. They should have a proven track record of results, both cases dropped or sentences and fines reduced.

Make smart decisions if you are pulled over by an officer and approached with a breathalyzer. You could save yourself from repercussions such as losing your license, paying heavy fines, or hurting your ability to become employed in the future.