What can Police Question When It Arrests You Under DWI Suspicion
Legal Article GuideBy: Purva Mewar
When you are stopped while driving, the first question that the police invariably asks is "'Do you know why you were stopped?
Your reply should be as normal as it can be. In tone and by body language, both. If you were driving beyond permissible speed limits cite the reason. The best and safest bet however is a noncommittal response, "NO". But do not try to fool or outsmart the police
asking you question. In short, don't rub him the wrong way. The worst that you can do is to upset him. So keep your cool. Do not get provoked.
Next thing the police questions is "How many drinks have you had? Have you been drinking?"
This is a direct question and you cannot duck it. Keep your cool and instead of an aggressive "a couple of beers in the party", say, "I have had a peg and a half with dinner". Do not get on the defensive under any circumstance and say something like "5 pegs. But that was hours back". such statements can prove to be suicidal & can be used as an evidence during the trial.
What is the best strategy?
The Police questions because he/she is looking for evidence against you. Be careful. I repeat, do not be rude or do anything to upset him. Keep your cool and try to handle the questions as gracefully and positively as possible. The police officer is not stupid so do not try tricks. If you think your blood alcohol content may be above permissible limits and the police is insisting on Roadside Sobriety Tests, be quiet and inform the police that you would like to consult your DWI lawyer before answering any questions. Sometimes depending up on the law prevalent is the state you will be allowed to consult your DWI lawyer only after you have taken the roadside tests.
Can you refuse the Roadside Sobriety Tests?
Yes you can. But that does not stop police from arresting you under DWI suspicion. Also your driving license will be confiscated and within a prescribed time period you will have to apply for getting your driving license back. Generally this time limit is 10 to 15 days from the date of arrest.
Purva Mewar, the author of this article owns legal information websites regarding DWI Attorney In Your Area and telling you how to Hire DWI Attorney
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