Taimoor Rana is seasoned criminal defense attorney specializing in DUI related cases. He shares his expert legal opinion here Be Patient While Recording DUI Statement »
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- USE THIS RIGHT! DO NOT GIVE EXTRA INFORMATION WHICH CAN BE PUT AGAINST YOU! It is wise to refrain from replying any question or telling things that doesn’t relate to your personal identity like name, date of birth, address or your car registration, car insurance, and driving license because this is the only information which law demands from you to give to detaining police officers or to authorities involved in your arrest, chemical examination, or imprisonment.
Yes, California laws DO demand from you to provide identification, verify your present address, and show the documents like your vehicle registration, car insurance, and license…but not anything beyond IT!
Use your right to keep silent because anything you state except what has been asked by law can inevitably be taken against you as evidence if you’re charged with DUI. The little you speak, the better it is.
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Most Common DUI Case Mistakes »
In this article we have described few mistakes that is commonly made by DWI Lawyers and defendants.
Errors Usually Made by DWI Lawyers And Defendants
1. Failure in addressing the situation & possible results accordingly
If anybody is convicted in San Diego, his DUI conviction remains on his California criminal record evermore. Moreover, it could also be subjected to reinvestigation by any present or future officers, insurance firms, loaners, and other authorities. If guilty, the person can possibly face increased insurance rates, or cause to drop his policy altogether.
2. Not taking an attorney dedicated and expert in defending dui case
Or employing an ordinary criminal attorney who has broadened his or her services over many other areas of crimes. Laws relating DUI are complicated; the equipments and evidences relating to drunk driving cases are highly technical and scientific.
Therefore, you should engage a qualified DUI lawyer who deals only the DUI defense cases, with a proven track record of winning results. Your attorney should be good in defending drunk driving crimes, and experienced enough to know when and what to contend on your behalf. WHO you prefer as your lawyer can be a critical decision affecting the result of your case.
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If You Are Stopped by Police, Will You Know Your Rights »
If you are stopped by the police and questioning goes beyond a request for your driver’s license and insurance card, you should hand out Following card to the officer. You should also remain silent until the officer has read the card. Don’t try to read this card to the officer, Just make sure you have read the 8 points on this card, so that you understand your rights at the time of the stop. Just Print the text below on a paper keep it with your driving license and insurance papers. Do remember to fill in name and phone number of your attorney.
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Driver’s Rights Card
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NOTICE TO OFFICER:
This document constitutes an official notification and should be retained for your records.
1. I hereby tender my driver’s license and proof of insurance.
2. I have committed no crime and request that my papers be returned to me and that I be allowed to depart immediately.
3. If you are not going to allow me to leave at this time, I will assume that this is more than a brief investigatory stop and that I am under arrest.
4. I invoke my RIGHT TO REMAIN SILENT, and do not wish to make any statements, nor do I wish to answer any questions relating to consumption of alcohol. I rightfully, and voluntarily CHOOSE NOT TO TAKE ANY FIELD SOBRIETY TESTS, including the hand held ALCO-SENSOR breath testing device (i.e. ABC’s, touch nose, balancing tests, etc). Click here to read more »
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