Let me begin by stating that you should never drink and drive. Let me repeat that. DO NOT DRINK AND DRIVE. It's just dumb. Most bars will call you a cab for free if you have had too much to drink. If you are an AAA member, they will send you a cab for free if you cannot drive. Even if you are not "wasted" but have had more than one drink, do not drive. The most common situation occurs when you have only had a few drinks, you feel "buzzed", and then decide to get behind the wheel. Do not do this either.
If you do get pulled over by the police and you have been drinking there are several things you should do. First, know that there is an odor of alcohol on your breath and you are going to be arrested. Roadside sobriety tests are designed intentionally to set you up to fail. Additionally, the combination of being pulled over by a law enforcement officer and the flashing lights inevitably produce a nervousness that will guarantee you will perform poorly. Secondly, after you get pulled over and are asked to step out of your car, DO NOTHING. Be polite! Tell the police office that you would like to speak to your attorney before submitting to the roadside test. He will not let you talk to an attorney. On every driver's license, there is a single line of print that states you will voluntarily submit to a sobriety test if you are pulled over for suspicion of DUI. And lastly, say nothing! Don't argue with the officer. Don't become insolent and aggressive. Tell the officer that you do not want to submit to the roadside test, then shut your mouth, and let the officer cuff you. You will be taken to the station, fingerprinted and booked. But never argue, engage, or attempt to convince the officer he is making a mistake. Just stay calm.
To put it bluntly, suck it up and go quietly. Allow the officer to take you into custody WITHOUT incident. From the moment you get pulled over, to being cuffed and placed in the back in the back of the police car, know that you are on camera and being filmed. EVERYTHING you do and say will be used against you. Once you are arrested, remember that you have the right to remain silent. Do that!
The ride in the back of the cop car will feel like one of the longest of your life. You will try to convince yourself that because you only "had a few" that you can pass the sobriety test. You will feel distressed and upset. Again, stay calm.
By temporarily facing the music, you have done the one critical thing that will allow me to win your case. You are not giving the police anything to use against you. There is no evidence to convict you with.
Call me and I will help you!