What to Do If You’re Arrested for DUI: Your Legal Rights & Defense Options

A DUI arrest can lead to serious penalties, including license suspension, fines, and jail time. Learn how to protect your rights and fight DUI charges.

1. What Happens After a DUI Arrest?

When you’re arrested for DUI, you will likely go through the following process:

🚔 **Booking & Processing** – You will be taken to jail, fingerprinted, and given a court date.
📑 **License Suspension** – Your driver’s license may be automatically suspended.
⚖ **Arraignment** – You will appear in court to enter a plea.

2. What to Do Immediately After a DUI Arrest

Taking the right steps can make a huge difference in your case:

❌ **Do NOT admit guilt or answer questions without a lawyer.**
📞 **Contact a DUI defense attorney as soon as possible.**
🚗 **Request a DMV hearing** to challenge your license suspension.

3. Common DUI Defenses

An experienced DUI lawyer may use the following defenses to fight your charges:

🔍 **Faulty Breathalyzer Test** – Breath tests can be inaccurate due to calibration errors or medical conditions.
🚨 **Improper Traffic Stop** – If police had no valid reason to stop you, your case may be dismissed.
📑 **Field Sobriety Test Errors** – These tests are often unreliable and can be challenged in court.
⚖ **Rising Blood Alcohol Defense** – Your BAC may have been below the legal limit at the time of driving.

4. DUI Penalties and Consequences

DUI penalties vary by state but can include:

🚔 **License suspension for months or years.**
💰 **Fines ranging from hundreds to thousands of dollars.**
🛑 **Mandatory DUI education or rehab programs.**
🏛 **Jail time for repeat offenders or high BAC levels.**

5. How a DUI Lawyer Can Help

A skilled attorney can:

✔ Challenge the legality of your arrest.
✔ Negotiate reduced charges or penalties.
✔ Fight to keep your driver’s license.

🔹 Meet our expert DUI defense attorneys: Alan Tavelman, Gina Tennen, Jacqueline Bretell.

6. Take Action Now – Contact a DUI Lawyer Today

A DUI conviction can impact your future, but you don’t have to face it alone. Contact us for a **free consultation** today.

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