If you were pulled over for a DUI and had a minor in the vehicle with you at the time, you'll want to call a DUI attorney to represent your case right away. There are a lot of consequences that can arise from the charges that you're facing, and the case could get costly. You'll want to talk with a lawyer as quickly as you can and not share any information with law enforcement before speaking with your lawyer. Here are some of the things you need to tell your lawyer when you sit down for your first meeting.

Evidence

Right away your lawyer needs to know what type of evidence the police have against you. The lawyer needs to know if you:

• are on video swerving or breaking the rules of the road
• failed a breathalyzer test
• failed sobriety tests outside the vehicle
• completed a blood test

The type of evidence the police used to suggest that you were under the influence is the first thing that the lawyer will need to know. The type of evidence used will tell your lawyer right away what kind of case you have and if they will be able to defend you.

Fighting Options

The lawyer can use different methods to fight your case. This includes showing that the tools used to diagnose your crime were faulty in some way, attempting to prove that the officers mishandled your case or did things that were illegal or against procedure, or simply disproving the accusations. Your lawyer will have to go through the details of your arrest and case to figure out which approach is best. Having a minor in the car can result in a child endangerment charge in addition to the DUI, which gives you even more reason to fight your case. 

Plea Benefits

There are benefits to taking a plea deal if you already know that it will be difficult or impossible to get off the charges. You can use the plea deal to lower the type of charges you get, to alter the type of punishment you receive, and to make sure that you don't get the maximum punishment.

The sooner a lawyer can start working on the details of your case, the sooner they can come up with a plan before you get your day in court. There are many who were able to get their DUI charges dropped when there were mistakes made with their arrest, and individuals can get the charges reduced when they follow the right steps and take a plea deal.