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What should I say when I am stopped by a police officer and he asks me whether I have been drinking? |
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Should I take a field sobriety test if the officer asks me to? |
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Should I refuse a chemical test, such as a blood test? |
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If I agree to take a chemical test, should I take the blood, breath, or urine test? |
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The officer never gave me a Miranda Warning, can my case be dismissed? |
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Why should I contact a lawyer? |
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When should I contact a lawyer after the officer arrested me for DUI? |
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What if I cannot afford an attorney? |
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Should I get a Public Defender? |
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What is the DMV Hearing? |
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Could I represent myself in court or DMV? |
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What if I cannot appear in court? |
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What should I look for in a defense attorney? |
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Can you guarantee results? |
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I was convicted of a misdemeanor DUI, how do I expunge my records? |
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What should I say when I am stopped by a police officer and he asks me whether I have been drinking?
Politely tell the officer that you will like to speak to an attorney before answering questions; however, tell the officer that you had one beer is probably not an incriminating statement since one beer is not sufficient to cause intoxication for most people.
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Should I take a field sobriety test if the officer asks me to?
Politely decline the field sobriety test and ask for the chemical test is probably the best option for most individuals. The field sobriety test is used by the officer to collect more incriminating evidence against you in court. Even if you believe you passed all field sobriety tests, the officer will still ask you to submit a chemical test. Unless you think that your blood alcohol level may be over 0.2%, you should bypass the field sobriety test and take only the blood test.
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Should I refuse a chemical test, such as a blood test?
If you only have a few drinks, you probably do not want to refuse the blood test. By refusing the chemical test, your driver license will be automatically revoked for one year without the possibility of receiving a restrictive license. However, if you take the blood test and your blood alcohol level exceeds 0.2%, you may be looking at extra jail time and a required six month DUI program if you are convicted. If you believe your blood alcohol level will be over 0.2%, you should balance your need to have a driver license against the possibility of jail time.
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If I agree to take a chemical test, should I take the blood, breath, or urine test?
California only offer two chemical tests
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