What to Do in the First 24 Hours After a DUI Arrest

Just Got Arrested for DUI? Read This FIRST.

The first 24 hours after a DUI arrest can shape your entire case.

Here’s a step-by-step guide to protect your rights and prepare your defense:

Step 1: Stay Calm and Silent

Don’t explain, argue, or justify.
Anything you say can be used against you.

Step 2: Write Everything Down

Details fade fast. Write down:

Where you were stopped
What the officer said
What tests you were given

Step 3: Don’t Refuse Tests (But Know the Rules)

Refusing a breath test could lead to automatic license suspension. In some states, you can still challenge this—ask your attorney.

Step 4: Request Legal Representation Immediately

You have the right to an attorney. Use it.

Step 5: Don’t Post on Social Media

Resist the urge to talk about it online. It can harm your case.

📞 Call a DUI Defense Lawyer ASAP

The sooner we review your case, the better chance we have to suppress evidence or get charges reduced—or dismissed.

📞 Need Help Now?

If you or someone you care about has been charged with DUI in Michigan, don’t wait. Contact our office today. We’ll review your case, explain your options, and fight to protect your license, your record, and your future.