Being pulled over for DUI can be stressful, even more
stressful than being pulled over for a routine traffic violation. For one
thing, the penalties for DUI conviction are more severe, and you may not know
how to handle the situation. There are fortunately a number of things that you
can do to ease the tension of the situation a little bit and make it easier for
you in the end for when you have to go to court. Here are three of the most
essential things that you should remember to do if you are ever pulled over for
a Denver DUI.
About the author – Jay Tiftickjian is a Denver DUI attorney and is published in many national legal texts about DUI defense. He is also editor of his blog where he posts up to date information and case law pertaining to DUI in the State of Colorado.Follow me on Twitter @DUI5280
Stay Calm
Being pulled over for any reason can be very stressful, but
being pulled over for a DUI can be particularly intimidating as the
consequences of a Denver DUI conviction are much more severe than if you had
just run a stop sign, for example. Stay as calm as you
possibly can. Remember that the police officer is going to be looking for signs
that you have been drinking. If your hands are shaking or you are acting
belligerent or begin crying, the officer can and likely will use these things
against you.
Do Not Take the Tests
You have the option of not taking field sobriety tests.
These tests are difficult for anyone to get through successfully, whether
inebriated or not. The police officer is again going to be looking for signs
that you are drunk and if you stumble on one step during a test, this is going
to hurt you in court.
Do Not Make Any Statements to the Police
Third, do not make any statements to law
enforcement. They already suspect that you are guilty of drunk driving and nothing
you can say is likely to change their mind. Politely refuse to answer any
questions but always remember to be cooperative and courteous during this high
tense situation. Always plead the fifth until you have the opportunity to speak
with your Denver DUI lawyer.About the author – Jay Tiftickjian is a Denver DUI attorney and is published in many national legal texts about DUI defense. He is also editor of his blog where he posts up to date information and case law pertaining to DUI in the State of Colorado.Follow me on Twitter @DUI5280
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