DUI Myth Book - I've been arrested and taken to the police station - What happens now?

You have been arrested. Your car has been towed away, or driven home by a passenger or other person who the officer determines is not impaired. Remember that you will still be under observation from the time you get in the police vehicle until you are released, and anything you say or do is noted and placed in a police report.

The best thing you can do is to be cooperative and pay attention-both to what you are told and what you are asked to do. In order to collect viable evidence to be presented at trial, the police must follow very specific rules and procedures. No matter how competent an attorney you get, he or she will not have been with you when you arrive at the police station, so it is up to you to know if your rights have been violated or if these procedures have not been followed. This knowledge could make all the difference at trial.

The primary reason why you have been taken to the police station is for you to take a more "scientific" test of your blood alcohol level, one that can be used as evidence in court. Because of the time constraints on taking a proper test, this is almost always the first order of business once you arrive at the police station.

• "Can I refuse to take a test?"
• "What kind of test should I take-blood, breath or urine?"
• "What do I need to know about the Breath Test?"
• "What about a lawyer?"
• "When will I be released?"

In the book the above five questions will be answered. To get access to the full 116 page book contact our office today at 757.969.5197