Dallas DWI Survival Guide by Mark T. Lassiter

• Relax And Stay Calm
• Be Polite And Courteous
• Speak Clearly
• Keep Your Answers Short
• Do Not Volunteer Information
• Do Not Make Jokes Or Small Talk
• Keep Your Feet Shoulder Length Apart For Better Balance
• Do Not Lean Or Use Anything For Support
• Repeat the Officer's Instructions Back To Him When Asked To Complete Tests
• Understand Exactly What The Officer Is Asking You To Do Before You Do It ***3
• Do Not Take Any Test That You Are Not 100% Sure You Can Complete Accurately And Successfully ***3
• If You Decide To Take The Standardized Field Sobriety Tests ***3
  • Inform the officer of any head injury before performing the HGN test
  • Inform the officer if you have a leg, foot, or ankle injury
• If You Elect To Decline A Test ***2, do so by politely informing the officer that you do not feel comfortable performing the task
• Take The Portable Breath Test (PBT) Offered At The Scene ***3
• Never Agree To Take A Breath Test At The Jail ***4
• Never Agree To Take A Blood Test ***4
• Contact An Experienced And Aggressive Dallas Drunk Driving Lawyer As Soon As Possible