Everyone by now should know the many dangers of driving while under the influence of drugs and alcohol. It’s a scary, stupid thing that could cost someone their life, and the lives of their friends, family, and countless others. It’s not advised at any time. However, there are some situations where you might have had a little more than you can handle and you see the sirens coming down on you. You know the chances are good that you are going to get busted. However, if you are smart and follow a few simple things you can hope to escape from a DUI without losing your license.
If you get pulled over the best thing you can do is be cooperative with the police officer. If he believes your driving has been a bit erratic, but you seemed poised and put together, then he might just let you go home after he checks your license for any priors or warrants. So it pays to be in the right frame of mind. It’s a good reason why you should not drink in the first place.
If the officer does get you out of the car you are going to have to take a breathalizer. You should do whatever the officer says and try and make the process easy. You may ask for the option to take a blood test as opposed to another test. They will have to arrest you and process you. However, this might be the truest way to test the alcohol content.
If you are over the limit and they can prove it then you will need to get a good lawyer. From there it will take a good lawyer to get the case thrown out of court or to plea bargain for supervision or another restriction. So make sure you follow the rules and cooperate and you just might get out of a punishment you so richly deserve.