Quick Dui Advice
By Sherri Z. Jones, Fri Dec 9th
There are days that just do go how you want them to. You findyourself at a party or some other gathering where you've had afew drinks. You seem to be walking fine. You can focus on thefloor ahead of you. You aren't wobbly nor are you bumping intowalls. You just feel a little tipsy. Maybe not even that. Youfeel good. After a quick self evaluation you decide to head forhome. You say your goodbyes and answer the frequently askedquestion: Are you okay to drive?
"Yes!" you answer, "I'm fine."
You head for your car and get in, start it, and head for home.All is well. Then half way home you see the lights in yourrear-view mirror. Now is when your day just seems to go downhill.
About 1.5 million people are arrested for "driving under theinfluence" a year and you are now one of them. What should youdo now. Well, the first thing to do is whatever the officertells you to. Be honest with the officer. Telling him you'veonly had one beer while you are slurring your words and swayingdoesn't look good. You will be asked to take a field sobrietytest. Do the test. Don't refuse the test whether it be walking aline or taking a breathalyzer. You can be further penalized fornot taking the field sobriety test. In my state I could have mylicense seized for refusing to take the field test ANDadditional penalties invoked by my states Department of MotorVehicles. You should check with your state for the appropriatelaws.
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