Dealing with a DUI Traffic Stop
Having a night out with friends is fun, and you may have had a few drinks along the way. Unfortunately, you also caught some blue lights on your way home, too. Now, you’ve been pulled over and you’re in trouble. What do you need to know when you’re pulled over on a suspicion of a DUI? Check out the following steps you can take to make the stop easy and protect yourself. Know Your Rights When you’re pulled over, understand that the police can only ask you for so much. They can ask you to step out of the car, for example, but you don’t have to tell them anything about your situation. That’s because you can’t be forced to incriminate yourself. However, it is best to take steps to protect yourself, too. You can’t just leave, for example, and you can’t do things that the officer may consider resisting arrest. Talk to your lawyer if the officers did anything suspicious or forceful during your traffic stop. Field Sobriety Tests When you’re pulled over, the police will test your sobr