It doesn’t matter how it happens, be it too many drinks with your friends at the bar or at dinner with your family. When you have a few too many drinks and drive home, you are not only a danger to other drivers but you are also at risk of getting a DUI. Massachusetts takes DUI seriously, with varying fines and penalties ultimately leading to drivers license loss and a huge amount of stress. The biggest struggle that a lot of people describe is not knowing what to do after they have been pulled over. Your absolute first step if you have been arrested for a DUI is to contact a Massachusetts DUI attorney.
What To Do After You Are Pulled Over
Once you have been pulled over it is important you remember some key points. The first thing is to be careful to keep calm. The next thing to keep in mind is that you should be courteous and polite to the officer. When you are asked questions by the officer be sure not to incriminate yourself. The officer cannot force you to answer any questions if necessary tell the officer that your Massachusetts DUI attorney has advised you not to answer any of these types of inquiries. Do not believe the rumor that if you are honest with the officer it will benefit you. If he asks you if you have had a few drinks, just don’t answer, saying “I had a couple” is the same as saying “I drank a 24-pack.” In both scenarios, you admitted to drinking as well as driving. Everything you say to the officer will be used against you in court. The next step to keep in mind is not to participate in field sobriety tests. These tests are based on divided attention and will be difficult even if you have not had anything to drink. While the officer will not likely offer you a chance to say no to taking them, you must know and firmly tell the officer you would not like to take them. Massachusetts DUI Attorney‘s can all agree on the next step, you will likely be arrested. No matter if you do everything right if the officer smells alcohol on your breath you are going to be arrested. Being arrested doesn’t mean your guilty it just means you are going to need a Massachusetts DUI Attorney to defend you. After you are arrested you are going to be asked to take a breathalyzer test, refuse this as well. This test is not admissible in court; it is simply a tool for the officer on site. You will be driven to the police station, and your car will be towed. If you can make a phone call now would be the time to contact a Massachusetts DUI Attorney. When you arrive at the police station, you are going to be asked again to take a breath test. This test should also be refused. By refusing you will lose your license for 180 days. By not taking this test your Massachusetts DUI Attorney will be tremendously more likely to get you the results that you want. All in all the most things you need to remember are to be polite and courteous while refusing to take any and all tests offered to you and to contact a Massachusetts DUI Attorney immediately.
Choosing A Massachusetts DUI Attorney
If you have been arrested for DUI, even if you made a few mistakes in the process you don’t want just any lawyer representing you. DeGiacomo & Mikhlin, P.C. specializes in and only focuses on DUI. James G. DeGiacomo and Sergey Mikhlin cut their teeth as a prosecutors and know the tricks they will try to use. Put your trust in someone who gets results and dedicates themselves to your case. Trust DeGiacomo & Mikhlin, P.C. with your freedom, available for free consultations at 781-202-6499.