Flashing lights in your rear view mirror are bound to give you a sudden jolt and send you in a state of panic. When your interaction with the officer on road results in a DUI arrest, it can potentially endanger your monetary resources, your driving privileges and your freedom. This is why we have compiled this blog so that you know what to do before, during, and after the allegation of driving under influence is imposed on you.
Don’t talk too much
Be very careful about what you say, as it can be used against you. Do not give away any information apart from your name and insurance service. Also, you are not liable to answer questions like “Are you drunk?” or “What is the number of drinks you have had?” Remember that the officer is only concerned with making the arrest, so don’t try and plead your case with them.
Refuse the field sobriety test
Even a sober person will have difficulty in passing the field sobriety test, so nervous individuals are bound to fail them. Such tests are usually designed to involve you in the crime, and they also happen to be highly subjective.
Consent to the BAC test
If you refuse to take the chemical BAC test, you will be subjected to a 48 hour long jail time, and a one year suspension of your driver’s license in addition to other such penalties. Regardless of the readings, a trained DUI defense lawyer will be able to challenge the accuracy of results during the hearing, so be sure to take this test.
Don’t run or resist arrest in any way
Even if you are innocent, resisting the law enforcement and exhibiting any kind of aggressive notions will only agitate the arresting officer. Remain calm and courteous throughout the proceedings, and hire a defense lawyer as soon as possible.
Once you are under arrest, notify Barry M. Ward Co., LPA immediately! We are always available to attend to your call and direct you to our trained team of lawyers and attorneys. We know how to make the tide turn your way, because we have been in the business for 30 years! If you have any queries regarding the workings involved in DUI cases, contact our team of seasoned lawyers at (330) 535-1555.