If you were recently arrested for a drinking and driving incident, you are undoubtedly worried about what will happen to your driving status and personal life as a result. There are several steps you can take after an arrest in an attempt to reduce the charges that you are likely to incur. Here are some tips you can use to try to eliminate extensive fines and jail time as a result of a DUI.

Contact An Attorney Immediately

It is extremely important to have a DUI lawyer on your side to help you in a court of law. They will ask you several questions pertaining to the time you were pulled over and arrested, to search for a loophole in the procedure that may allow you to get reduced charges due to a technicality. Without an attorney in court, it will be unlikely your sentencing will be reduced. Call a reputable attorney as soon as you are released from jail to start the proceedings in building a solid defense for your case.

Remain An Upstanding Citizen

After you are released from jail, it is a priority to remain on your best behavior. Your actions will be looked at in detail, making it easier to get the maximum sentencing and fines if you repeat the offense or partake in other unfavorable activities while you are awaiting your court date. Ask your attorney if it would be beneficial to enlist in an alcohol recovery program as this may be a positive point the judge will take into consideration during your court appearance. 

Get Evidence About Your Actions

If you were in an establishment that had served alcohol before you had been pulled over and arrested, they may be able to provide you with proof about how much alcohol you had consumed while you were on their property. Receipts can be used to show that the amount you had consumed was not enough to put you above the legal drinking limit in your state. Witnesses to your whereabouts before the arrest may also be beneficial in a court of law.

Place Doubt On The Arresting Procedure

If you feel the equipment used to test your sobriety was faulty, making you appear to have a high blood alcohol content when you did not, your attorney can request that machinery is evaluated to see if it was calibrated correctly at the time of your arrest. If you were not read your rights at the time of your arrest, it may be in your favor in the sentencing you receive as well. If someone has video of the arrest, this may prove the procedures were conducted inaccurately.