After someone has been arrested for a DUI, they should obtain a copy of their full driver’s record. The driving record should go as far back as the DMV can give them. This record should also include every jurisdiction where the individual has had a driver’s license. This is because the prosecutors will not just assume that it is a defendant’s first DUI charge. The prosecution will require the defendant to give them their driver’s records to demonstrate whether they have had a prior DUI charge or conviction on their record.
It is essential for a person to provide an attorney with their driving records regardless of whether they have been convicted of a DUI or not. The defendant will want to make sure that their attorney has all of the information that the prosecutors have so there are no surprises.