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What should you do if you’ve been pulled over for DUI?

On Behalf of | Oct 13, 2017 | Drunk Driving

Drivers in Virginia may be subjected to randomized DUI checks when on the road. It’s also possible to be pulled over for minor offenses, such as having expired stickers or a broken tail light. But what do you do if you’ve been pulled over because an officer suspects that you’ve been drinking?

There are many reasons an officer might believe that you’re driving under the influence. The first thing they look at is driving behavior. Lane-weaving, sudden stopping, or missing traffic signals are all potential red flags, and this will get you pulled over even if you haven’t been drinking. If you have been, the situation can get serious quickly. As stated by the Huffington Post, police are often trained to look for all signs of potential DUI, including things you might not consider. For this reason, it’s not wise to try evasion. If you see the lights go off, pull over, stay in the car, and wait to see what they have to say.

However, you should also take care to lower any possibility of self-incrimination. Don’t volunteer information about yourself, your current situation, or what you’ve been doing up to that point unecessarily. Invoke your 5th amendment right if need be, so that you can remain silent. If you do get arrested, remain calm and continue to keep your information to yourself. What you say might be used against you later in court, and that’s something you should always keep in mind

Being pulled over or even arrested for a DUI charge can be a frightening moment in anyone’s life. If you’re able to keep your cool, you can lower your chances of incriminating yourself or making the situation even worse.

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