Here is a list of the top ten things you should know and take care of within 10 days of a DUI or DWAI arrest.

10. If you wish to retain your driver's license, you or your attorney must notify the drivers license bureau immediately.

9. You must notify the licensing bureau in writing and obtain a receipt of delivery of your request. If time is running out in your particular situation, contact an attorney as soon as possible.

8. Don't rely on a promised telephone call alone. You are ultimately responsible for any lapse in communications between you and the licensing bureau.

7. Even if you did not receive a temporary license paper from the officer, the licensing bureau will probably take action against your driving privileges immediately (out-of-staters too).

6. Even if you have a license from another state, and even if the officer did not take your license, your state may also take action against your driving privileges. There is now communication among state computers whereby information regarding DUI and DWAI offenses is shared across state lines.

5. Temporary driver's licenses are only valid for the time listed on the paper license. If you did not receive this paper, go to the officer's supervisor and ask to have this issue explained and clarified.

4. Do not miss your court date due to the confusing nature of the forms you receive. Carefully read all papers and documents from law enforcement officials and clerical staff at the licensing bureau.

3. If you refused a chemical test at the time of your arrest, this fact will be used against you, and you must explain your refusal to the satisfaction of the court. You'd be ill advised to attempt this without the benefit of legal counsel, as hearing officer's are well trained to cross-examine you.

2. The government has the burden of proof to prevail on all issues, or refusal matters. If the government meets the burden of proof on only part of the issues presented before the court, your case is dismissed.

1. DUI offenses are a very serious business whose consequences can be extremely severe physically, financially, socially, and emotionally. Our goal is to help you get through this difficult time and to avoid the harsh civil penalties now being assessed by licensing bureaus in many states.