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Step 1
Get advice from a 12-step group. Even if you don't consider yourself an alcoholic, you can still benefit from the advice and suggestions of Alcoholics Anonymous.
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Step 2
Choose a lawyer that specializes in DUI cases. You can consider public defenders, general practitioners or discount lawyers. You can also turn to board certified DUI defense specialists or criminal and OWI lawyers, who are well worth the added cost.
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Step 3
Stay away from the discount lawyers who are only skilled in throwing away cases by guilty plea and are only interested in maintaining their profit margin. Public defenders, however, are more specialized in DUI cases. If you can afford it, however, go with the higher priced specialist.
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Step 4
Select a lawyer that has good experience with the jury at a DUI trial and make an appointment with a lawyer to discuss your case.
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Step 5
Discuss and reflect on six factors while you're with your lawyer: the arresting policeman and whether he followed legal procedures, your detailed story prior to the arrest, the officer's probable cause, reflection on your behavior with the officer, the validity of the field sobriety tests and a defense of your character. In other words, question if the officer had any evidence or reason to stop you and whether the field tests were legitimate. Consider your story before the arrest including details like what you ate that day, what you drank and how much. Defend your character by highlighting your contributions to society.
