What to do when pulled over

• Be respectful to the officer- you don’t realize how important this is!
• Don’t consent to searches.
• Do not incriminate yourself.
• Do not give away information.

Getting Pulled Over

If you get pulled over for a DUI, you should know that keeping a level head and making the right decisions will be really important. We believe that there are some simple rules that you should follow in order to boost your chances of avoiding a DUI conviction down the line. With this in mind, we’d like to provide you with some common-sense advice. Check out The Ultimate Guide To Defending Yourself During An RI DUI Traffic Stop for an extremely in-depth analysis.

Also, before we share our practical tips, you should know that we definitely recommend calling us as soon as possible. For example, if your charge is being processed at the police station, utilize your phone call in order to get in touch. You will need a drunk driving lawyer who understands how to fight your corner and we will offer you the highest standard of legal representation.

Don’t Consent to Searches

You should pull over as soon as police indicate that you should. Don’t resist by staying on the road. Once you’ve pulled over, do not leave your vehicle. You have been flagged because you’re not driving well and this means that you should pull over immediately. After you’ve stopped your car, turn off the engine and then place your hands on the steering wheel.

After you do so, remove your hat, glasses or hood if you have any of these things on. The most important tip is just to stay in your vehicle.

Be Respectful to the Police

You should never give law enforcement any kind of attitude. Police officers want to see respect from those that they pull over. With this mind, be as polite as possible. Don’t disobey in any sense. While you may be frightened and stressed, you best defense is to be as respectful as you can be.

Acting out will be a big mistake which makes it harder to avoid a conviction later on. Your conduct is being monitored and it will be recorded in a police report, which will be brought to court if it comes to that. What you do at the start is important, so be polite to the police.

Remember the Fifth Amendment

You should follow the directions that you receive from law enforcement. However, you don’t need to incriminate yourself. The Fifth Amendment means that you may remain silent if you wish. Anything that you can may be used against you in a court of law.

Don’t Give Out Information

It’s better to avoid giving the police information. For example, telling a police officer that you had only one drink may not be wise. It’s best not to mention how much alcohol you had. Cops tend to be cynical anyway and will take such statements with a grain of salt. They know that people they pull over lie to them on a frequent basis. Just answer questions simply, without doling out too much information. Keep your responses short.

These tips won’t stop you from getting charged. However, your calmness under pressure will be noted, as will your attitude of respect for law enforcement.

You Need a Drunk Driving Attorney

A good RI DUI lawyer is absolutely essential in terms of assisting you with fighting a conviction. The sooner you call our office and retain counsel, the better! We can’t over-stress the importance of hiring a DUI attorney who has years of experience. You’ll get the help that you need when you call us today.

Attorney Daniel Griffin here to help you understand your rights and to give you the support and legal services that you need and deserve.

We are not here to judge you. We will look at the evidence in your case and then let you know what our legal team is capable of doing in terms of providing tangible assistance. While there are never any guarantees with court cases, our office has a great win-loss record in court and this means that we’ve helped countless clients to avoid drunk driving convictions.

When you get in touch early on, you’ll be doing all that you can to protect yourself from legal repercussions related to your drunk driving charge.

A drunk driving conviction will make your life harder. It may block you from a lot of career opportunities. Also, word of your conviction may get around and, if it does, your reputation in your community may suffer. For this reason, it’s really best to get legal counsel early, right after you’ve been charged. When you do this after following the tips that we’ve listed above, you’ll increase the odds of avoiding a conviction.

As well, you should know that your car insurance rates will go up if you’re convicted. This gets really expensive and it’s one more downside of having a drunk driving conviction. When you call the Law Office of Daniel Griffin, you’ll be able to access the services of a drunk driving attorney who really cares about your case. As well, your lawyer will bring years of legal experience and acumen to the table. It’s all about offering you a drunk driving defense which is as strong as it can be.

In this situation, you need to do all that you can to protect yourself. It’s vital that you hire a DUI lawyer early on in the process. The cost of paying a lawyer from the Law Office of Daniel Griffin is a wise investment in your own future. Without the help of Rhode Island DUI attorney Daniel Griffin, you may have less of a chance of avoiding a conviction and all of the problems that it will bring.

Also, if you’ve already been convicted and want to have your criminal record expunged, then you’ll benefit from contacting Dan team today. He has helped lots of people with drunk driving convictions on their records and we may be able to get your criminal record expunged, too.

Now that you know what to do when pulled over for a DUI, why not contact our office today? We’ll set up a consultation for you.