Many people are unfamiliar with their rights when they have been pulled over by police under suspicion of a DUI. There are certain things you should not do, and we have listed some below that are most often ignored by drivers:
1. Do NOT try to flee or drive from the scene. This will only make matters worse and will likely result in harsher penalties and fines.
2. Do NOT say anything to police. After pulling you over, the police officer's job is to determine if there is probable cause that you were driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. He or she will do this through your speech, smell, look, and balance. They will encourage you to keep talking to either entice you to state something incriminating or to further evaluate your condition. Nothing positive can come from speaking with an officer, and it can often hurt you.
3. Do NOT resist arrest. Resisting arrest can be read as an indication of guilt, and could also result in additional charges against you such as assault.
4. Do NOT panic. Even if you are arrested, you have not been convicted of anything and you do have rights. Continue to maintain your silence and contact an experienced DUI attorney as soon as possible to discuss your case. The sooner the better.
For additional questions or information, contact our attorneys below:
http://www.westmontattorneys.com/Traffic-DUI/
