2 Things You Can Do To Help Yourself If You Get Pulled Over For DUI
Getting pulled over for a DUI can be very frustrating, especially if you feel that you weren't driving under the influence. If you haven't been drinking but still may have some impairment due to things like legally prescribed medication, there are things that you are going to want to do to help yourself.
Have a Doctor's Note
If you have been prescribed medicine and you were using it as directed, you may want to have a doctor's note that states that you are taking that medication, what your condition is, and why you need it. If you do this, make sure that the note is on the doctor's stationery, with their address and phone number clearly stated. Don't photocopy it; you want to have the original with you. You can keep it with your registration, or you can put it in your wallet with your ID so you always have it on your person. When the officer asks you if you have been drinking or taking any other mind-altering substances, you will want to tell them about your medication and offer to show them the doctor's note. If the medication you are taking can cause you to have problems with operating vehicles, you should do what you can to have a designated driver as much as possible so you aren't dealing with this problem.
State Any Physical Issues
The police officer may ask you to participate in a field sobriety test. That test includes doing some things like standing while holding one foot off the ground and walking heel to toe in a straight line. However, if you have balance issues, have a bad leg, or have some other issue that could cause you to have difficulty with any of the field sobriety tests, you need to tell the officer immediately. They may be able to adjust the tests so that you can still take them even with your physical problems. They may also ask you to take a breathalyzer test since the field sobriety tests won't work well. Again, having a doctor's note stating your particular health issues and what effects they could cause would be a good idea because that way you have some proof that you are having these issues.
If you have been pulled over for a DUI and are arrested, you will immediately want to contact a DUI attorney. Tell them your circumstances and let them help you.
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