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DUI Stop
A DUI arrest is always preceded by a traffic stop, whether the police officer suspects drunk driving or has stopped a motorist for an unrelated reason, such as a burned-out taillight. While the Fourth Amendment protects citizens from unlawful search and seizure, refusing to cooperate with an officer typically is not in the best interests of a stopped motorist. Nevertheless, there are still ways to protect your rights when a police officer stops you for a DUI. FindLaw’s”DUI Stop”subsection covers DUI defenses during and after a traffic stop, your rights under the Fourth Amendment, the legality of sobriety checkpoints and more.
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- Complex DUI situations usually require a lawyer
- DUI defense attorneys can challenge Breathalyzer/Intoxilyzer or blood test results
- A lawyer can seek to reduce or eliminate DUI penalties
- A lawyer can help get your license back
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