There are several urban tales regarding how to get out of getting pulled over by the police, such as claiming you were racing to go to a restroom or that you only had two drinks. Many individuals are unaware that the police use a variety of strategies to encourage people to talk, with the ultimate objective of making an arrest.
As citizens of the United States, we all have certain constitutional rights. The privilege against self-incrimination is one of them. This indicates that we have the “right to keep silent” in practice. You should utilize that right if you are pulled over on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Contact Chambers Law Firm at 714-760-4088 now to request a free legal consultation.
The police are not trying to help you
When the cops pull you over because they suspect you’re driving intoxicated, they’re usually not seeking to assist you. They want to make an arrest and take someone off the streets who they believe is a drunk driver. This implies they’ll try all they can to encourage you to speak out and make their job easy by confessing you’ve been drinking. Consider this: if you tell the cops you’ve had a drink or used drugs, it’ll be much easier for them to construct a case for arresting you — and for the prosecution to win a conviction.
You do have the option to remain silent
The cops may make you feel threatened or as if you have no option but to answer their inquiries. That is a normal reaction, especially if you are trying to avoid getting into trouble. However, whatever you say may and will be used against you, and you are not obligated to answer their inquiries aside from giving certain information (such as your identify).
Staying silence is the prudent approach, since talking will only weaken your case and rarely (if ever) assist. Clients who go to the police and acknowledge to having been drinking will have a much tougher time contesting the accusations, as any attorney will tell you.
Be polite
Of course, this does not imply being impolite or refusing to comply with simple requests. You must present your driver’s license, registration, and insurance if an officer wants it. You should have a calm and courteous demeanor while doing so.
Give the cops no cause to want to apprehend you! Instead of just refusing to answer the officer, you might want to say something like, “I am exercising my right to remain quiet on the advice of my counsel.” Don’t answer any further questions once you’ve said that and supplied the relevant information. This covers questions such as where you’ve been and how much you’ve consumed.
If you’ve been arrested for a DUI, remember that you have the right to remain silent – and that you should use it. Then get in touch with an attorney. You can request a free legal consultation by contacting Chambers Law Firm at 714-760-4088.
