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What should one say when pulled over for a DUI?

Asked in Seattle, WA - over 1 year

A friend was pulled over for a DUI, and in an effort to be helpful and friendly to the office, she answered anything he asked. Is that the right strategy? .

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Jennifer Vickers Freeman

Jennifer Vickers Freeman

Tacoma Appeals Lawyer

Licensed in WA

Answered over 1 year ago. 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 Harvatin

Ted Harvatin

Springfield DUI / DWI Attorney

Answered over 1 year ago. No, you are digging your own grave.
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Harry Edward Hudson Jr

Harry Edward Hudson Jr

Stockton Criminal Defense Attorney

Answered over 1 year ago. 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 Jacob Sternisha

Edward Jacob Sternisha

Grand Rapids DUI / DWI Attorney

Answered over 1 year ago. 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

Noah E. Weil

Seattle Criminal Defense Attorney

Licensed in WA

Answered over 1 year ago. 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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How to Interact with the Police
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James J White

James J White

Seattle DUI / DWI Attorney

Licensed in WA

Answered over 1 year ago. Read my guide for this situation.
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