Written by attorney Timothy Milios, about 4 years ago. STAFF PICK
Solicit Advice of Friends or Family. Though revealing that you have been arrested and charged with a DUI might be difficult, referrals from friends and family who have gone through a similar... more
Written by attorney Kyle Manikas, about 4 years ago. STAFF PICK
Problems with the Stop — Lack of Reasonable Suspicion. Under Fourth Amendment jurisprudence, an officer must have a “reasonable articulable suspicion” before he or she can stop a citizen. Violation... more
Written by attorney Jeremy Richey, over 4 years ago. STAFF PICK
The Strength of the State's Case Is in Your Hands When an Illinois police officer pulls your car over and begins investigating you for driving under the influence, there is one person in your vehicle... more
Written by attorney Grant Scheiner, over 4 years ago. STAFF PICK
Don't get out of your vehicle unless asked to do so.. The primary concern of most police officers is their own safety and yours. A motorist who exits his vehicle - particularly at night or on a busy... more
Written by attorney Kelly Case, almost 5 years ago. STAFF PICK
Most people are stopped for diving while intoxicated (DWI) in the evening or early morning hours. If you are driving during that time and you get pulled over by the police, there is a good chance... more
Written by attorney Michael Matlock, over 4 years ago. STAFF PICK
The Stop. Contrary to popular belief, the police cannot stop a person unless they have a justified reason for doing so. Although that sounds like a benefit to people, in reality, the police can... more
Written by attorney Sharon Chirichillo, almost 5 years ago. STAFF PICK
The traffic stop Washington law requires that there must be an actual traffic violation or a specific, stated suspicion of a crime for you to be stopped by an officer. Being stopped for the sole... more
Written by attorney Lance Tyler, over 3 years ago. STAFF PICK
Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus (HGN) otherwise known as the follow the finger test. The officer is not gauging whether you can follow his finger/pen/stylus with your eyes; he is looking for nystagmus (... more
Written by attorney Patricia Fulton, about 5 years ago. STAFF PICK
Under Washington State law, if you are a commercial-vehicle driver who was arrested for DUI or being in physical control of a vehicle while under the influence, you can have your commercial driver's... more
Written by attorney Brian Dinday, over 4 years ago. STAFF PICK
Save Your Breath. Don't try to convince the officer of your innocence. It's useless. He or she only needs "probable cause" to believe you have committed a crime in order to arrest you. He does not... more
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