The top 3 things to do if arrested for DUI

Receiving a DUI, or a charge of driving under the influence is not a fun experience.  You can be certain you will be going to jail and that is only the beginning of this bad situation.  When you arrive at the county jail you will have to undergo the booking process.  You will be fingerprinted and the famous mugshot will be taken.
 
While you're undergoing the booking process, do not be hopeful that the jail staff will treat you with any respect at all.  If you ask for your phone call you will likely receive attitude or be yelled at.  You have to just wait patiently -- often for hours -- and then you approach the first of the top 3 things you need to do when arrested for a DUI.  
 
The notion of only "one phone call" is not completely accurate.  You could likely make 2 phone calls, but other new inmates will be trying to access the phone as well and this step should be as quick and efficient as possible.  Call someone you consider reliable.  Someone who will drop everything and work toward getting you out of jail.
 
The second thing you will have to make a decision on is who to use as a bail bonds company, if necessary.   Fortunately, if youre arrested for driving under the influence, your bond amount should not be that excessive.  If you use a bondsman you should be looking at around $500 to be released from jail.  You will want to make sure the bonds company is expedient at getting you released, and open all hours and available to work for you in the middle of the night, considering that is when most DUI arrests occur.  Once you are bonded out of jail it will very likely be the next day.  The sunlight and the understanding of the mess you are in will both certainly make you irritable and upset.
 
The third and most important step of the 3 steps for receiving a DUI is selecting a criminal defense attorney to represent you in court.  This should be considered the most important step because many things go into consideration when selecting your attorney.  It should go without saying that you need to select someone who is experienced with driving under the influence cases, and perhaps even considers them their specialty.
 
A good piece of advice would be to find an ambitious defense attorney who once served for the district attorney.  When you take this route you have someone who thoroughly understands the other sides mentality, as well as someone with a lot of experience in a court room.
 
You want to select someone who is easy to communicate with and will answer questions when you have them.  Some lawyers choose to ignore their client's phone calls once a retainer has been received and it is important to come to an understanding that this will not be the case.  You also need to be sure they are aggressive in planning and executing your defense strategy.  Maybe the breathalizer equipment was defective, or maybe your miranda rights were not properly read to you.  A good defense lawyer will explore all these scenarios to see if a loophole can be discovered.
 
The defense attorney you choose should go the distance to ensure you do not lose your driving privileges or have your license suspended.  If this is your first driving under the influence charge, a good criminal attorney should ensure this will be as painless of an experience as possible.  When your day in court arrives, you will be so relieved you have someone standing next to you fighting for your rights.   If you follow these 3 steps if this dreadful situation occurs, you will get through this experience and be able to move on with your life.