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The Do's and Don'ts Related to a DUI Stop
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Thousands of people are pulled over or stopped at check points every month in Los Angeles County, because the police believe they are driving under the influence of alcohol. This guide discusses the "dos" and "don'ts" of your interaction with law enforcement.
"The Dos Related to a DUI Stop"
If you have no alcohol or illegal contraband in your system when the police pull you over, then cooperate with the police and you will be on your way quickly. If you are or may be under the influence of a controlled substance, then you should attempt to make your interaction with the police as brief as possible. You do not have to perform any field sobriety tests. If the police believe you are intoxicated and ask you to perform a blood or breath test, then you are obligated by law to cooperate with them. When the police pull you over for suspicion of DUI, they are looking to talk to you, so they can smell your breath and hear whether your speech is slurred. Again, make your comments quick and to the point. If you have drank anything, do not get behind the wheel. If you have consumed any alcohol, cooperated with the police, but be very matter of fact and as short as possible.
"The Don'ts Related to a DUI Stop"
Don't admit that you where drinking, or you will immediately be ordered out of your car and asked to perform the field sobriety tests. Don't refuse to complete a chemical test when asked to by the police. If you do, it will be considered a refusal - you will lose your license for 1 year and will be presumed guilty in a court of law. Do not think that you can talk your way out of the situation...you can't. The police (especially the CHP) are trained to build a case against you from the moment they see your car on the road. They are not your friend and are trying to build an air tight case against you. Again, be brief and cooperative and volunteer nothing.
There is much information on the Internet regarding DUIs and there defense. However, much of it is not accurate or taken out of context. There is no substitute for sitting down with a seasoned DUI attorney that has practiced in the court your case is pending. If you have been charged with a DUI, contact the Hedding Law firm today to set up a free face-to-face consultation.
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Posted By Admin on
October 29, 2010 11:10 am |
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