When to Call a DUI Lawyer & What You Need to Know So many people don't understand the importance of securing representation the minute you feel you are in trouble with the law. Driving under the influence charges are definitely the same and you don't want to take the risk of saying the wrong thing or doing the wrong thing, which could leave you unable to drive a vehicle for an extended period of time. It's very important that you know your rights, but you also need to know when to call a DUI lawyer to assist you. The most common time a person will seek legal representation when charged with a DUI offense is when they were not under the influence and the police officer had no legal justification to pull them over in the first place. It's important that you secure the services of a DUI lawyer the minute you are arrested by the law. If the officer has forced you to take a breathalyser without your consent, call a legal representative immediately. Also it's important that you do not answer any questions until your legal representative arrives. When you are requested to pull over, it's important that you follow the officers request. At a safe spot, indicate and pull over. It's advisable to open both your drivers and passenger window as the officer could approach from either side. Don't engage with the officer, but ensure you don't lie. You will find when pulled over the officer will ask you questions regarding your alcohol consumption that day, it's important that you don't answer any of these questions. You legally don't have to answer anything at this stage. Chances are at this point, you will be required to get out of your vehicle. Do not argue this point, get out of your vehicle as requested. A DUI lawyer will tell you that you have the legal right to refuse a roadside sobriety test. So many people don't understand or know this. So if the officer asks you to do a test, you can refuse and tell them you really don't want to take a test at this time. If you are placed under arrest, it's very important that you don't argue or become aggressive, remember everything you do now will impact your case and could have an overall impact on the resolution your DUI lawyer is able to secure for you. Cooperate with the officer at all times, but remember to keep quiet. They will document everything you say, so don't try and talk your way out of it or try and bribe the officer. Rather sit in the back of the car quietly and let them transport you to the police station.
It's very tempting while traveling to the police station in the back of the police car to strike up a conversation with the officers. Any DUI lawyer will tell you to rather keep quiet and just wait until you can get to the police station and request you call an attorney. As soon as you arrive at the police station ask to call a DUI lawyer. You are allowed privacy during this time to call a lawyer and secure their representation. They will advise you immediately over the phone on what to do and what not to do, while they send down representation to the police station to assist you. If you are asked to take a breathalyser at the police station, it's advisable to do so. Refusing this test could result in you losing your driving license for a year or more. Further, don't sign anything. Wait for your DUI lawyer to arrive and take over from there.
About Us: John R Grasso is an attorney admitted to practice in Rhode Island, Massachusetts. He is also admitted at the Federal District Courts. He is a member of the Bar of the United States Supreme Court and has an experienced support team working alongside him to help focus on securing a resolution in the shortest period of time. John Grasso represents criminal defendants on misdemeanors and felony charges throughout the area. He handles a wide range of cases on a daily basis from domestic violence cases to immigration disputes and DUI cases to robbery and so much more. To find out more, visit http://www.johngrassolaw.com.