With the ever tightening rules that are being laid down with regard to alcohol and driving, many will find themselves in a real fix if caught by the police. Having taken too much alcohol, and then being arrested, the driver must call upon the services of a DUI attorney. DUI attorneys have all the information needed to make sure that all the rights of the accused are being adhered to according to the law.

When people who are prone to overdrinking, get behind the wheel of a car, the result can sometimes prove to be fatal. Very often the driver himself will be hurt or traumatized by the event and may say just about anything to the police when being arrested. Of course, it goes without saying that this can be a big mistake for the driver. While in shock, remorse can make him admit to anything and the police will definitely use this in a court of law.

Other problems that occur at the same time as the driver has been pulled over are that they may sometimes be asked to take roadside sobriety tests. The driver does not have to submit to these, including a breathalyzer, but will have to submit to blood tests. Of course, it is much better for the driver to have his blood taken for alcohol tests because this will take some time to arrange. It could mean the difference in being charged or let off with a warning if the blood is just border line.

Once arrested, naturally, it is better for the driver to cooperate with the police to avoid further charges. However, he must insist on speaking to a lawyer before he says anything at all to the police. Otherwise this may well jeopardize his case in future.

Once the lawyer has heard all the details, it will now be in his power to question the police about the style and method of arrest. If the driver was not arrested in the proper fashion, he could get the case kicked out of court. He will also have all the power and knowledge to mitigate the charges and try to get the best deal for his client.

If a death was caused in the accident, the driver will have a very serious time ahead of him. Courts do not take lightly to this kind of behavior and the driver will probably end up with prison time. Lawyers have a way of pleading the case bringing up good conduct reports, character witnesses etc to help to lessen the sentence. If the accident did not involve other casualties, the driver may get away with just some community work to be done. This can prove to be a little difficult to fit into anyone's daily routine, but far better than the alternative. However, if the driver commits a similar offence within seven years of being found guilty, the cases will accumulate and the sentence will be harsher. Third strikes mean withdrawal of his license and definite prison time.