| Being pulled over on suspicion for DUI can be a scary | | | | off the hook, being confrontational will only make your |
| thing. Whether you think you're guilty or not, there are a | | | | situation worse. Never lie to the officer. If you tell the |
| few things that you can do during a traffic stop that | | | | officer you have only had one drink, but your blood |
| will help you in the event that you are arrested or | | | | tests shows that you have clearly had several, you will |
| charged with DUI. | | | | not look like a credible defendant in court. If you feel |
| Do not volunteer any information to the police officer. | | | | that you must answer the officer's questions, be |
| You are required to provide your identification and | | | | truthful. |
| proof of insurance, but you do not need to answer | | | | If the officer believes that you have been driving while |
| when the officer asks you how much you've had to | | | | intoxicated, you will likely be arrested. If this is the case, |
| drink. Do not answer any of the police officer's | | | | is usually in your best interest to take any breath or |
| questions without your DUI lawyer present. In fact, it is | | | | blood tests asked of you. If you refuse, your driver's |
| perfectly acceptable to politely state that you will not | | | | license will be suspended. As soon as possible |
| answer any questions before you speak with a DUI | | | | following a traffic stop for DUI suspicion, contact an |
| attorney. | | | | experienced DUI lawyer. An attorney can advise you |
| Decline to take any field sobriety tests, but do it politely. | | | | of your rights, prepare your defense, and help you |
| Field sobriety tests are not required by the law, and will | | | | contest your license suspension with the DMV, which |
| rarely help you in court. Be aware that these tests are | | | | must generally be done within a week or two following |
| not necessary for the officer to arrest you on | | | | your arrest. |
| suspicion of DUI. If you are asked to perform field | | | | Unfortunately, many people seal their fate through their |
| sobriety tests, the officer has probably already made | | | | actions during a traffic stop for DUI suspicion. If you |
| up his mind to arrest you. The purpose of the test is | | | | are pulled over on suspicion of driving while under the |
| only to give the police evidence against you that they | | | | influence, be polite, but do not divulge any information |
| would not otherwise have. | | | | that may be used against you in court. Following this |
| Be polite to the officer who has stopped you; your | | | | course of action may not prevent you being arrested |
| conduct during the stop and arrest can have an effect | | | | on suspicion of DUI, but it will give the state as little |
| on the outcome of your case. Be calm and collected | | | | evidence as possible against you, making it easier for |
| at all times. Though being polite will not likely get you | | | | your DUI attorney to fight for your acquittal. |