| If you are pulled over on suspicion of DUI, one of the | | | | police anything about your recent drinking activities, |
| first questions the officer will probably ask is how | | | | even if they ask directly. It's important not to do this |
| much you have had to drink. Though most people | | | | even if you think it proves your innocence. Never tell |
| assume that it is best to comply with all of the officer's | | | | the police that you've just had a couple of beers |
| requests and answer all of his questions, you should | | | | because this may be used as a reason to arrest you. |
| not speak to police during a DUI arrest. Though you | | | | Your DUI attorney should have an easier job fighting |
| must provide identification and proof of insurance | | | | your case if you don't say anything rather than risking |
| when pulled over on suspicion of DUI, you are not | | | | saying the wrong thing. Exercise your right to stay |
| obligated to say anything further to the police officer, | | | | silent and let your lawyer do all the hard work. |
| either on the side of the road or once you have been | | | | The arresting officer may attempt to make “small |
| arrested and taken to the police station. During a DUI | | | | talk” with you; do not answer even these seemingly |
| arrest, you should not say anything to police other than | | | | harmless questions. Not only is the officer interested in |
| requesting to speak with a DUI lawyer. You do not | | | | your answers to the questions asked, but he is also |
| have to answer any questions without your lawyer | | | | looking for signs of inebriation. Are you slurring your |
| present. | | | | words? Can the officer smell alcohol on your breath |
| However, if you feel like you need to unburden | | | | when you open your mouth? Both can be used as |
| yourself to an officer, do it politely and pleasantly. | | | | evidence to arrest you on suspicion of DUI. |
| Never argue with the cops. Remember that what you | | | | Remember that anything you give to the cop during |
| do is just as important as what you say; cops will | | | | the DUI arrest will be used in the case against you. |
| watch your body language so they can use it against | | | | From the moment you are pulled over, do not give out |
| you in court. The majority of people think they are | | | | any information. Statements you make out of court |
| innocent and end up ruining their case by talking to the | | | | make it difficult for the DUI lawyer to save you from |
| cops during the DUI arrest. Save any arguments for | | | | jail time or fines, possibly both. Remember that |
| your court date. If you feel you must answer the | | | | answers to questions asked by the arresting officer is |
| cop’s questions during the arrest, make sure you | | | | evidence, something he/she wouldn’t have |
| do it truthfully. If you lie, it can damage your credibility in | | | | otherwise. It’s perfectly fine to take the fifth during |
| the court’s eyes. | | | | the DUI arrest. |
| Make sure you are very careful and don't tell the | | | | |