Anaheim DWI/DUI Defense Attorney Protecting Your Rights
Being pulled over by the police for any reason can be a scary experience, if you are stopped for a DUI, your actions and statements can made a huge difference in how the charges against you will be resolved. The Southern California DUI defense law firm of Mitchell A. Shapiro, Inc wants every driver to be aware of their rights.
If you have been arrested for DUI, contact us immediately. We can help protect your rights, including:
- Probable Cause — the police must have a reasonable belief that you are driving under the influence to stop your vehicle. Sobriety checkpoints can create a loophole, but a random process of selecting drivers to stop and question, and a turnout for anyone who does not wish to pass through, are required.
- Remain Silent — while you are required to answer questions about your identity, you have the right to refuse to answer all questions about whether or not you have been drinking, how much and any other related inquiries, that may be used against you later.
- Refuse Sobriety Tests — if you are stopped, you may be asked to perform certain field sobriety tests to evaluate whether you were driving while intoxicated. You have the right to refuse to take these field sobriety tests, with or without speaking to a lawyer first.
- Vehicle Searches — the police cannot search you or your car for evidence or other illegal goods in a DUI stop without probable cause or your permission, even if they stop you for another reason such as a broken tail light or expired license plate.
Even if you do submit to a sobriety test, your blood alcohol content is over the legal limit of .08, and the police arrest you for DUI/DWI, you still have rights. You must be allowed to speak to an attorney and post bail for release from custody.
Experienced DUI Representation that can make a Difference
We know the laws and how they can impact your DUI case. Skilled DUI defense lawyer Mitchell A. Shapiro [Link to Attorneys Page] will thoroughly investigate your arrest looking for evidence of police misconduct, errors made in administering breathalyzer or blood tests and other mistakes that can be made following an arrest. Regardless of whether this is your first DUI or a repeat offense, the sooner you seek our help, the greater your chances are for a favorable outcome.
Protect yourself in a drunk driving arrest. Hire an experienced California DWI/DUI defense lawyer to handle the case immediately. Contact our DUI defense lawyer for a FREE initial consultation.
