"If the Police begin asking me questions, what should I do?"

The United States Constitution guarantees the right of every person not to be a witness against him or herself. If you are a DUI suspect and the officer advises you of your rights pursuant to Miranda, you should invoke those rights immediately and politely refuse to answer any questions. You do not have to say anything to the police until you speak to your attorney. You also have a right to have a lawyer present during every critical stage of the proceedings. No matter what time of the day or night it is, you should request to speak with a lawyer. The officer then has the obligation to give you a chance to speak with an attorney as long as it would not unreasonably hinder the investigation. Your lawyer can give you advice on other issues, including your right to an independent test of your breath, blood or urine to determine alcohol concentration. Your best defense is to ask to speak with a lawyer. Do not say anything else, the police will repeatedly ask you probing questions and you should only reply that you wish to speak with your attorney.