| driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs and | | | | driver’s license and the registration and have all |
| therefore, it is definitely a serious offence. Police are | | | | the rights to arrest you if you do not provide those |
| very strict on those who are suspected with DUI and if | | | | documents. This is the first thing that an officer would |
| they wish they can stop anybody and question about | | | | do while questioning a DUI offender. |
| the influence. In Los Angeles and the other parts of the | | | | Remain in the car |
| State, many such incidents take place almost | | | | If the police suspect that you are drunk, then he can |
| everyday. It is never recommended that one may | | | | ask you to come of the car. It is better to stay inside |
| drink and drive as it is dangerous not just for the | | | | the car as getting out and behaving abnormally can |
| person who is driving the vehicle, but also for the | | | | raise more doubts in the mind of the officer. If you |
| others. If the DUI charge against a person is | | | | handle the situation politely, the officer cannot force |
| established, he/she can get harsh punishments like jail, | | | | you to step out of the car. |
| steep fine, high insurance premiums, etc.. Moreover, if | | | | The Field Sobriety Test |
| the name of the person gets listed on the DUI record, | | | | Police usually conduct such tests to ascertain whether |
| then it is very bad for the track record of that person. | | | | you are driving after consuming alcohol. The police can |
| Therefore, one should never think of drinking and | | | | definitely ask you to go through such a test, but again |
| driving intentionally. However, there are possibilities that | | | | cannot pressurize you to do so. You can modestly |
| because of a certain unforeseen situation, you have to | | | | deny. |
| drive under the influence and unfortunately you get | | | | The breathalyzer test |
| pulled over by the police. In such situation, you must | | | | The officer can definitely ask you to take on a |
| know what the police can do and cannot do in a DUI | | | | breathalyzer test, which is conducted to ascertain the |
| case. Here, a few instances of the role of police in a | | | | content of alcohol in the blood. This test gives the |
| DUI case are mentioned. | | | | more accurate result than the field sobriety test and |
| Ask Questions | | | | therefore, you must not refuse it. Your refusal can land |
| It is the job of the police to make inquiries and the | | | | you in deep trouble and it can even cause you loss of |
| officer will definitely do so. As per law, police can | | | | the driver’s license. The officer can definitely |
| always ask you questions whether you have been | | | | ask you to conduct the breathalyzer test as they are |
| drinking or not. However, the officer cannot force you | | | | allowed to do so under the State’s law. |
| to answer such questions. | | | | Most importantly, if you have been caught with the DUI |
| Driver’s license and registration | | | | charges, you must arrange for an experienced lawyer. |
| The police officer will definitely ask for your | | | | |