Panic at a pull over is always possible. The State of Michigan has always been very strict in enforcing traffic laws. Getting pulled over in the state of Michigan is not exactly what you want. It is a very strict state when it comes to the laws on driving under the influence. The state is known for having specific motor vehicle laws that its citizens and anybody passing by the state of Michigan should comply with.
In the first part of this series, we have discussed Breathalyzer Tests In Michigan and Your Rights. We have answered some of the commonly asked questions about the breathalyzer test in Michigan and your rights relating to whether or not a police officer can force you to take the breathalyzer tests and how you can fight for your rights.
In the first part of this series, we have discussed Breathalyzer Tests In Michigan and Your Rights. We have answered some of the commonly asked questions about the breathalyzer test in Michigan and your rights relating to whether or not a police officer can force you to take the breathalyzer tests and how you can fight for your rights.
In the second part of the series, we have begun discussing the breathalyzer tests and the field sobriety tests involved in the testing.
Here at Haque Legal, our Southfield criminal defense lawyer’s goal is to make sure that you know your rights at all times. In a lot of the cases that we have handled regarding the breathalyzer test in Michigan, we have noticed that there are a couple of questions that are commonly asked by the clients and we want to address them all. Let us continue with our series.
Commonly Asked Questions When Pulled Over
When a person is pulled over there are a couple of questions that he may want to know the answer to and we have listed them down and answered them.
If the police ask me if I have been drinking, what is the proper response?
If the police ask you if you have been drinking your proper response depends on whether you are guilty of it or not. If you have been drinking, the best answer would be that you will not answer that question or give no response at all. If you have not been drinking, you can always say that you have not been drinking.
Keep in mind that at the moment that you have been pulled over by the police officer you are already under investigation. The police officer did not pull you over out of the whim or just because he wants to or just because of another reason that you would like to believe in. The police officer pulled you over because she thinks that you are guilty of drunk driving or driving under the influence.
Hence the best answer and the best response, when asked if you have been drinking and if you are guilty of it, is no response at all. Some people believe that the school with the flow and telling the truth will not get them in trouble. This is a lie that you tell yourself and this is not true.
Out of the hundreds of cases that we have handled on driving under the influence for operating under the influence we have seen that the best evidence used by the police officer is the answer of the individual. If you said yes and admitted to drinking you have already given the police officer probable cause and suspicion to continue inquiring further into the circumstances of your drinking.
Always remember that you have a right to remain silent; anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. This is the Miranda warning that we have repeated over and over again in most of the cases that we have handled and the articles that we have provided for you.
You are not under any obligation to answer any of the questions of the police officer. If you are guilty, admitting to it is also not a good idea. Here, this becomes the best time for you to consider calling your lawyer and getting him to handle the protection of your rights.
Do I have to submit my identification?
If you were operating a motor vehicle you are legally required to have your driver’s license and with that, it is a misdemeanor crime to refuse to provide your id while you are operating a motor vehicle in the state of Michigan. Hence, the answer to the question is that you have to submit your identification, specifically your driver’s license.
Us law enforcement police officers are the ones who are expected to implement the law. The law in Michigan is clear that driving is a privilege and not a right. This is once again related to the implied consent law in Michigan that provides that once you get your driver’s license, you are already giving up your right to refuse to get tested for drunk driving.
What if the police were rude when he pulled me over despite me not being drunk driving?
If you think that a police officer did not give you the proper respect that you should have been given, you have a right to call up the police station and inform the supervisor of such a police officer. The respect that you have shown the police officer should have at least bent reciprocated especially if in the first place you have not been drunk driving.
Let Haque Legal Help You With OWI Charge
Now that you know some facts about dealing with getting pulled over in Michigan it is time to get down to it. If you require a lawyer who can assist you with ensuring that you protect your rights to your property, it is important to know that you also have a team that can help you out with your specific needs.
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The article that you have read is based on general applications of the law. It is not legal advice and it is not to be construed as any legal consultation with the firm. No client-attorney relationship is created when you read the articles we have provided.
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