Alcohol can make people do crazy things that they wouldn't consider doing if they were sober. It can make you feel like Superman, like nothing bad can happen to you. It will also make you more aggressive and talkative that usual. All these things can lead to disaster if you get pulled over by the police for drunk driving. I never condone drunk driving (call a cab or a friend to get home), but if you do find yourself being arrested for DUI there are some things you should do, and not do.

First and foremost, keep your mouth shut. I'm sure you think you can talk yourself out of this situation, but you can't. And the things you say to the police officer can and will be used against you in court. For example, you try to tell the cop "I only had one beer" so he'll let you go. Not only will he not let you go, you also just admitted to breaking the law by driving with alcohol in your system.

The only thing you're required to tell a police officer is your name and address, and a valid ID can take care of that information. If the police officer keeps asking you questions, keep replying with "No comment" or "I'm choosing to remain silent". I'm sure you've heard "you have the right to remain silent", I suggest you use this right and don't say anything to the police officer.

"Anything you say can and will be used against you in the court of law". The keyword there is against you. Pretend you tell a cop you only had one beer, but you smell like alcohol because you're friend spilled his drink on you. In court, the police officer will testify "He admitted to drinking at least one beer, but he smelled like hard alcohol too". The officer has no obligation to use your words to help you in court, just hurt you.

Even if you're totally sober and haven't had a drink in a month, trying to talk your way out of a situation like this just won't work. Let them arrest you and then plead your case in court. If you are arrested while you're really sober, you might have some money coming your way courtesy of the state, so stay calm and wait for your court date.

There's no point trying to plead your case to police officers. They aren't the judge or jury, they just get paid to enforce the law. You will have plenty of time in court to tell your side of the story, with your DUI lawyer. But if you admit to breaking the law to the police officer, your chances in court can be ruined. Here's a good example.

If you are arrested for a DUI, but you don't say a word to the police. A week later, the arresting officer is transferred to a new state. Because you never admitted to breaking the law, the case might be dismissed. But if you told the cop you "only had one beer", it doesn't matter what happens to the arresting officer, your statement is public and the DA can proceed with the DUI charges against you.

The bottom line is, just stay silent until you talk to a lawyer. Staying silent will never hurt you, and it is more likely to help you in the long run. Don't let the alcohol make you think you can get out of this dreaded situation by talking nicely or using your charm on the police officers, because it will not work. If the police suspect you of breaking the law, you will be arrested no matter what you say (or don't say), so play it safe and stay silent.