Tips to minimizing your risk of being convicted of DUI / DWI, drunk driving or driving under the influence in California

Remember, the best way to avoid a DUI or drunk driving conviction is to not drink and drive. Purchasing a portable breath test machine can also be of benefit. Unfortunately, the way our laws are going even if you've had a small amount of alcohol and you are not impaired, as long as you smell like alcohol your chances of being arrested are very high. However, being arrested for dui / dwi does not automatically result in a conviction or loss of your driver's license in California.

---

DUI Tip Index:

• When questioned for DUI or drunk driving
• If you are older than 21
• Field Sobriety Tests
• When given a choice of blood or breath test
• If no breath test is available
• Contact a friend
• Be polite to officers
• When the police video your DUI arrest
• Make a list of details about your DUI arrest
• Retain an experienced DUI attorney
• After drinking wait before driving
• Hire a DUI Lawyer to contact DMV
• Avoid drinking and perscription medication
• Headlights and DUI
• Check the DUI / Drunk Driving defense attorney's trial experience
• Maintain your vehicle to avoid DUI stops
• Avoid a DUI arrest for sleeping in your car
• Don't use mouthwash to avoid a DUI

---

The above tips are designed to provide accurate and authoritative information. They are not designed to render legal opinions.

---