A DUI arrest can create both criminal and administrative consequences. The steps taken immediately afterward may affect the available defense options.
One of the first priorities is identifying all applicable deadlines. A driver may have a limited amount of time to challenge a license suspension or request an administrative hearing.
Missing that deadline could affect driving privileges before the criminal case is resolved.
It is also important to preserve documents and information connected to the arrest, including citations, release paperwork, testing information, photographs, and possible witness details.
Avoid discussing the case publicly or posting details on social media. Statements made outside the courtroom may still become relevant to the case.
A defense attorney may review the traffic stop, field sobriety testing, breath or blood testing procedures, police reports, and whether the officer followed the required legal process.
Every DUI case is different. Early legal review can help clarify the charges, deadlines, possible penalties, and available defense strategies.
