White Plains DUI Stop
New York, like many other states, are cracking down on drunk drivers and increasing the law enforcement presences on the road. If you are pulled over for a DUI stop you need to know your legal rights and what options you have. If you live or work in the White Plains, New York area then contact The Law Offices of S.C. Davidson for a detailed explanation on your legal DUI arrest rights today.
Your Drunken Driving Stop Rights
If you are pulled over for a DUI stop, the officer must have suspicion that you have been drinking to ask you for a field sobriety test or to get a read of your BAC (Blood Alcohol Content) with a breathalyzer test, which your S.C. Davidson drunk driving attorney can further explain. You do have the right to refuse these tests, however, there can be punishments that follow this choice, such as losing your license for a year or longer, various fines and possibly other punishments depending on the situation. If you have been drinking you may want to exercise your right to opt out of these drunken driving tests, which depending on the situation may have a lesser punishment than if you are found guilty for breaking a drunken driving law. You also have the right to have the police officer read you your rights before they arrest you for any charge. As an American citizen you always maintain the right to contact a DWI defense attorney.
