If I get pulled over for a headlight being out, and am asked if I have been drinking what do I do?
Let's say I've been pulled over for my headlight being out. Let's also say I've been been drinking a bit. If the officer asks for my info, and I give it to him, he doesn't smell alcohol on my breath, but merely asks if I've been drinking.. if I say 'I choose to remain silent' or 'I would prefer to speak to my lawyer before answering any questions' does that give him probably cause to arrest me? Or if I refuse the sobriety tests and blood test, does that also give him a right to arrest me?
and if he asks if I've been drinking, and I say 'I prefer to speak to my lawyer before answering any questions' what happens from there? do I have to call my lawyer? or does he arrest me? how do I get a hold of a lawyer at 2 am or whatever?
and if he asks if I've been drinking, and I say 'I prefer to speak to my lawyer before answering any questions' what happens from there? do I have to call my lawyer? or does he arrest me? how do I get a hold of a lawyer at 2 am or whatever?
ANSWER:
When you get pulled over have your insurance located in an area that is easy to get to. Give the officer your insurance and your drivers license. When he starts asking his questions simply tell him you aren't answering any questions with out your attorney being present.
It drives the officers crazy because it limits their ability to obtain evidence to use against you.
Once you have admitted to consuming alcohol everything starts to go downhill from there and you will be requested to perform field sobriety tests.
If you think your speech is slurred be very carful.
In the situation you described you may just be given a citation and sent on your way home.
Be smart and know your rights.
Taking a cab is a lot cheaper than hiring me. Be safe and don't put yourself or anyone else in harms way.
It drives the officers crazy because it limits their ability to obtain evidence to use against you.
Once you have admitted to consuming alcohol everything starts to go downhill from there and you will be requested to perform field sobriety tests.
If you think your speech is slurred be very carful.
In the situation you described you may just be given a citation and sent on your way home.
Be smart and know your rights.
Taking a cab is a lot cheaper than hiring me. Be safe and don't put yourself or anyone else in harms way.
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