Being prepared beforehand 

Not everyone might be able to think this through before taking on the charges and the case head-on on their own. It is technically possible that you can fight your own case and minimize the penalties but the results have neither been encouraging nor promising in any way. Perhaps the only viable option for you would be to hire a lawyer.

The attorneys are the people who know the legal complications and the loopholes to ensure that every possible chance is used in your case's defense. After all, a good defense indicates a strong case, and a strong case is what you might just need in order to get out of a situation.

Hiring the lawyer can be a bit challenging if you are already being arrested. Your mind is already processing what just happened and it might not be the ideal situation to decide whom to call. It is advisable that you know your rights before any eventuality to ensure you can make an informed decision when the time comes.

There are quite a few websites on the internet to guide you through to what is essentially your right and who are the best in the business to ensure they can handle any given situation. Do your research and dig out as much information as you can by checking ratings for the lawyers, their clientele feedback, and their past experiences. Normally, a lawyer or man of the law offers customer testimonials for others to see and learn from. The one that sounds promising, simply stores their number just in case you ever need to make that all-important call. You never know when tragedy hits you as there is no prior warning. Having a backup will reassure you your rights and your defense for the case.