1.  If you drink, don't drive. But if you do:

• Know your rights.
• Be respectful to the Officer.
• Ask if the field sobriety tests are voluntary and if the office says they are, then decline the Field Sobriety Tests.
• Tell the officer you are fine to drive.

2.  Once placed under arrest:

• Agree to the state-administered test unless you're under 21.
• After the state's test, insist on your own blood test.
  
  • Do not listen to any nurse or hospital personnel if they try to tell you that the result is not admissible in court.
    
  • Get your blood drawn and insist the the officer help you do this immediately after taking the officer's test.

3.  Request a license hearing if your result is over the legal limit and the officer has given you a suspension form.

4.  Finally, DO NOT go through this alone. Either hire an experienced DUI defense attorney, or if you meet the federal poverty guidelines, apply for a public defender. Every DUI case is different. Even the seemingly hopeless case can be won.