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What to do After a DUI

If you’ve recently been stopped by police and accused of a DUI, chances are that your mind is racing with all sorts of thoughts, like: What do I do now? Will I lose my license? Is my job in danger? Who do I talk to?

There are steps you need to take after being accused of a DUI. Read the following and you’ll be well-prepared to create the best outcome possible for your case.

Write Everything Down

The difference between winning and losing a DUI case can be the minutest detail. Write down everything you remember from your DUI stop, and do it as soon as possible to avoid forgetting important details. Here are some questions to ask yourself:

  • Where and when did you get stopped?
  • What was the reason for the stop?
  • Did the officer administer a breathalyzer test?
  • What did you tell the officer about what you had to eat or drink that day?
  • What other tests did the officer administer?

After writing down what you remember, don’t share it with anybody except your attorney.

Set Social Media Profiles to Private

When they say “anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law,” they mean it. Anything you post on social media can be used against you as well. Prosecutors will look through Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram accounts looking for incriminating photos or posts to use against DUI defendants.

Questionable posts presented out of context can be enough to sway a jury against you – even if you’re actually innocent.

Seek Out Witnesses

Get in contact with friends, family, or people who saw you around the time of your stop. Ask them if they would be willing to testify on your behalf in court, as witnesses. This can be very effective in swaying a jury in your favor.

Hire a Quality Attorney

The smartest thing you can do is hire the best possible lawyer to defend you in court. Science and test reports are typically the main evidence in DUI cases, and having an attorney on your side that understands the steps and procedures behind those tests is the only way to challenge those results.

Try not to Obsess

A DUI case is undoubtedly one of the more stressful things a person can go through, so it’s natural to want to worry and obsess at all times. It is important to let your attorney handle the details, though. Maintain consistent communication with them and voice your concerns to them. An experienced lawyer will take much of the stress off your shoulders, so do your best to live your life normally.

If you’re facing a DUI, the team at the BCN Law Firm in The Villages can help. Call us at (352) 775-4739 to speak with an attorney, and schedule your consultation today.