DUI Defense Lawyer in Santa Monica

Dos & Don’ts When Pulled Over

When a person is pulled over for possible DUI (driving under the influence) in Santa Monica they will be immediately under suspicion by law enforcement. Everything they say and every move they make will be closely monitored. There are several things however that a person may do that may help them in the long run if they are arrested and charged with DUI.

Dos & Don’ts When Pulled Over:

Do pull over when stopped.
Do turn off your vehicle.
Do keep hands on the steering wheel at all times.
Do not step out of your motor vehicle if requested.
Do provide law enforcement with your driver’s license, registration and insurance or any other documents requested.
Do remain polite.
Do demand to speak with a Santa Monica DUI defense lawyer immediately.
Do not discuss whether or not you are under the influence with law enforcement - you have the legal right to remain silent.
Do politely refuse any field sobriety tests.
Do not agree to a PBT (preliminary breath test), (only take a breath test at station).
Do comply with blood/breath/urine tests to measure BAC (they can be challenged).
Do not attempt to negotiate with law enforcement (it will not work).
Do not allow the officer to smell your breath (this can happen when talking).
Do not speak to law enforcement on the way to the station or at the station.
Do not argue with law enforcement.
Do remind law enforcement that you want to speak with an attorney at station.
Do ask to speak to an attorney in private.
Do not sign any papers or documents at the police station other the DMV Hearing Request Form and the DUI ticket (signing ticket is in no way an admission of guilt).
Do re-contact an attorney immediately following any release.

Santa Monica DUI Attorney

Please contact a Santa Monica DUI defense attorney as soon as possible if you or a loved one faces any type of DUI charges in Santa Monica, California, including a second DUI offense, felony DUI or a DUI accident. We can meet with you during a free consultation to discuss your legal rights and how we may be able to keep you out of jail or prison.

Arrested for DUI in Santa Monica? Contact us today!