{"id":235,"date":"2020-06-03T08:00:19","date_gmt":"2020-06-03T15:00:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.elawrencelaw.com\/blog\/?p=235"},"modified":"2020-06-10T11:00:06","modified_gmt":"2020-06-10T18:00:06","slug":"your-rights-if-you-are-pulled-over-for-suspicion-of-dui-or-dwi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.elawrencelaw.com\/blog\/your-rights-if-you-are-pulled-over-for-suspicion-of-dui-or-dwi\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Rights If You Are Pulled Over for Suspicion of DUI or DWI"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.elawrencelaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/DUI-or-DWI.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-236\" width=\"250\" height=\"167\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.elawrencelaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/DUI-or-DWI.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.elawrencelaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/DUI-or-DWI-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.elawrencelaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/DUI-or-DWI-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>As citizens of the United States, we should have certain\nrights we can exercise when pulled over by police officers. It is crucial to\nunderstand these rights so that you have the ability to make smart decisions in\nthe event that you are pulled over. Additionally, understanding your rights\ngives you the opportunity to determine whether or not any of them were violated\nduring a stop. This could end up significantly bolstering the strength of your\ndefense down the road. Which rights should you be familiar with in the event\nthat you\u2019ve been pulled over?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">You Have the Right to Remain Silent<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The side of the road is usually not the best place to argue,\nespecially since anything you say could be used against you in the future. Be\nsure to understand that you aren\u2019t required to answer any questions before\nreceiving legal counsel. Naturally, answering no questions will heighten\nsuspicion, so some level of cooperation is recommended.&nbsp; However, you should always resist officer\nattempts to convince you to incriminate yourself. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">You Have the Right to Forgo Unreasonable Searches<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Officers must have probable cause in order to arrest you.\nWhen it comes to substance related arrests, probable cause includes things like\nswerving, speeding and any other form of irregular driving. If you have not\ndisplayed any of these, the officer will have no means to arrest you.\nFurthermore, they have no right to search your vehicle without your consent. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">You Have the Right to an Attorney<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You have the right to legal counsel the moment you\u2019re pulled\nover. Naturally, this means you can refuse to speak to the officer or take\nsobriety tests before speaking to an attorney. In the event that an officer\npressures or threatens you to take sobriety tests, you may tell them that you\ndo not consent to the tests, but you will comply due to their threats. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">We Can Help You Avoid\na DUI or DWI Conviction or Minimize Your Punishment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are facts about each specific case that can\nsignificantly reduce penalties if an experienced attorney who understands this\narea of law presents the case. The Law Office of Elizabeth A. Lawrence offers\nhigh-quality legal representation, personal attention, and professionalism to\nhelp defend the harsh penalties of DWIs, DUIs, and other serious traffic\noffenses in Maryland and District of Columbia. Click here or call (410)\n986-0088 to consult with an experienced attorney today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As citizens of the United States, we should have certain rights we can exercise when pulled over by police officers. 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