By Riley S. Lovejoy – Getting back to the basics, there are a few tips that everyone should remember. First and most importantly, the best way to avoid a DUI is Don’t Drink and Drive! But if you do and are pulled over: (1) Be Polite – It can only benefit you in the long run if you are polite to the officer throughout the process. (2) Don’t Admit to Anything – You will not be able to talk your way out of a DUI! Anything you say will be used against you when you are charged. (3) Do Not Do Any Field Sobriety Tests – Again, you are just helping the Officer prove his case that you are intoxicated! Nobody “passes” the field sobriety tests! (4) DEMAND to Speak to an Attorney – Saying “I think I need a lawyer” is not enough. You need to say “I want to speak to an attorney,” and not another word until you have spoken privately with an attorney. Whatever you say will be used against you. (5) Follow the Attorney’s Advice – Your Attorney knows the law and knows what is required of you. Be honest with them and you can soften the impact of the arrest process. (6) Meet With an Attorney After You’re Released – The sooner you meet with an attorney, the more time they will have to spend on your case.
For information on your Washington State DUI please contact our Snohomish County DUI attorneys, King County DUI attorneys, Island County DUI attorneys, or Skagit County DUI attorneys at 425-493-1115 or check out our website at http://www.washdui.com
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