What should one say when pulled over for a DUI?

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   Jennifer Vickers Freeman

   Tacoma Appeals Lawyer

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   Answered February 02, 2012 13:23. No. You need to give your name, license, registration, etc. You don't have to say anything else to the officer and anything you can say can be used against you. Whenever it is clear that an officer is investigation you for a crime, you should request to speak to an attorney as soon as possible.

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   Ted HarvatinPro

   Springfield DUI / DWI Attorney

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   Answered February 02, 2012 11:27. No, you are digging your own grave.

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   Harry HudsonPro

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   Answered February 02, 2012 12:13. No. It is never a good idea in my opinion to talk to an officer when he or she is contacting you because there is a suspicion of wrong doing on your part.

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   Edward SternishaPro

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   Answered February 02, 2012 12:14. EVERYTHING YOU SAY CAN AND WILL BE USED AGAINST YOU! It's that simple. The officer only asks questions that will help a conviction.

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   Noah E. Weil

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   Answered February 09, 2012 08:40. No that's the worst thing possible. Below is a post I wrote on the subject outlined why, as all the attorney here say, silence is golden.

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   James J WhitePro

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   Answered February 09, 2012 09:04. Read my guide for this situation.

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