{"id":286632,"date":"2025-11-17T08:17:39","date_gmt":"2025-11-17T13:17:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.findlaw-admin.com\/ability-law\/dui\/arrests.html"},"modified":"2025-11-17T18:01:00","modified_gmt":"2025-11-17T23:01:00","slug":"arrests","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/dui\/arrests.html","title":{"rendered":"DUI Stops and Arrests"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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\n \n DUI Stops and Arrests\n <\/h1>\n \n Every drunk driving case begins with an arrest by a police officer. This usually follows a traffic stop and one or more sobriety tests.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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Most people know what it feels like to see flashing red-and-blue lights in their rearview mirror. It means the police are pulling you over for what you hope is a routine traffic stop<\/a>. However, getting stopped on suspicion of DUI<\/span>\/DWI<\/span><\/a> brings a whole new set of complications.<\/p>\n

This article explains how most DUI<\/span> arrests<\/span> work, including what to expect during the DUI<\/span> stop. It also discusses both chemical tests<\/span> and the field sobriety test<\/span><\/a>. You\u2019ll also learn how you can challenge a DUI<\/span> arrest<\/span>.<\/p>\n

If you’re facing charges for a DUI<\/span> offense<\/span>, consult a local DUI<\/span> defense attorney<\/span><\/a> as soon as possible. They can explain your options according to state law<\/span> and help protect your rights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n DUI Stop\n \n <\/i>\n <\/span>\n <\/button>\n <\/h2>\n \n