THIS Is The Only Way To Avoid A DUI Arrest

When a night out goes terribly wrong and you get pulled over for a driving under the influence of alcohol you may feel embarrassed and want to immediately own up to being intoxicated so you don’t face further embarrassment. As a New Haven DUI Defense Attorney we understand this sentiment, but you should know that you are not alone. When situations arise like this it is quite common to have difficult feelings around it, but the best thing to do is to discuss your situation with an attorney before you get into any admission of guilt.

An even better thing to do is to take the steps to avoid getting into this situation in the first place.

During the summer there are so many different ways you could be put in a situation where alcohol is involved and you want to partake. No one is saying you shouldn’t have a drink or two, but you should take the steps necessary to keep yourself and anyone you are traveling with safe. This can be challenging at first, but if you have a plan ahead of time you should be good to go. You should discuss with the people you will be spending the evening with how you will get to and from your destination with so you can make sure you are going to be safe in both directions.

If you decide that you are going to designate a driver, identify who will not be drinking alcohol that night and make sure she/he has the keys to the car that will be getting you to and from your destination. You should also make sure, as part of your plan, that you all agree on a time that you will want to leave to get home so when the time comes to get in the car there is no question about who wants to leave and who wants to stay. Believe it or not, this can be an incredibly contentious discussion if you leave it to the end of the night. If you have a plan before you head out for the evening, that has been agreed upon by everyone you should have no problems.

Once you have selected the Designated Driver and you have a plan for getting to the destination and home from the destination, all the other people in the party should feel free to drink normally. If you are the Designated Driver you should not drink alcohol at all that evening and you should hydrate yourself with water throughout the night. It can be challenging to be the Designated Driver because everyone else is drinking and having a good time, but you can also have a good time, you just need to stay away from the alcohol.

The other option you have to get yourself home safely and avoid a DUI arrest is to use a ride share service like Uber to get you to and from your destination. While this may be a pricier option, it has the added benefit of allowing everyone to have some drinks during the evening and still get you home safely. A ride share service or a cab even, depending on where you live, is a great option to get home safely after you’ve had a night of drinking.

The one and only sure fire way to avoid a New Haven DUI arrest is to make sure you do not have any alcoholic beverages, at all, before getting behind the wheel of the car. This might sound like common sense, but it’s a friendly reminder that you have the control over whether or not you get into a situation where you feel embarrassed and you don’t know what to do. Having a good time out with your friends is important for many of us, but it is also critical that you get home safely and without incident. If you find a way to go out and have a good time without getting behind the wheel of a car after having some drinks, you will be able to accomplish all of your goals.

In the event that you don’t follow this advice and you do get pulled over for a DUI, don’t admit guilt and ask to speak with an attorney. One of our experienced attorneys can help you sort out the situation and work on your behalf to protect your long-term interests.