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Say you’ve planned a safe night at the bars – arranged for a safe driver, or decided to walk home, you’re not strictly safe from legal issues. For instance, you’re friends and you have decided to call it a night and head home after a night of drinking. Smartly, you all determine that no one is going to drive as you have all been drinking. While walking home you share a funny story from earlier in the evening and one of your loud friend’s laughing catches the attention of a police officer standing across the street. He approaches you and determines you are intoxicated. He may arrest you and charge you right there for public intoxication. Despite your earlier caution you’ve still managed to get in serious trouble for you drinking. Its important to be aware of such instances so you can plan ahead and avoid them.
Police officers even have the right to arrest individuals for public intoxication while outside apartment buildings or dorms. Keeping these facts in mind is important as you plan your evening or spend time with friends when drinking is involved. Being safe, and avoiding being loud, obtuse, violent, or mischievous are great steps to making sure your night remains fun and care free of legal issues.
In Indiana individuals do not necessarily have the right to speak with their attorney before taking a BAC breath test. Although you can refuse the test under the law we at Shapiro & Lozano do not recommend such an action. Take this scenario for instance:
After a couple beers you decide your safe to drive home. Along the way a police officer pulls you over for failing to signal a lane change. While questioning you he becomes suspicious that you’ve been drinking and asks for you to submit to a breath test. Knowing that you’ve had a few beers you are nervous the results may show that you’re driving over the legal limit despite not feeling intoxicated. The wisest course of action would be to agree to all tests the officer wishes to perform without question or argument.
The reasons you should submit to the testing have a lot to do with the repercussions for refusing the test. For instance, those that refuse a breath test have a much longer license suspension, may be forced to submit to blood tests at the nearest hospital, must undergo a detoxification in jail of 24 hours rather than lesser amount based on your breath test score, and not to mention a jury may find your refusal as a sign of admitted guilt.
Being cooperative and immediately contacting your attorney are the strongest courses of action.
When you’ve been arrested or accused of drunk driving it’s your livelihood at stake. With such high risks you need the best defense for your case. Let our criminal defense attorneys help protect what’s important to you and your livelihood.
When going up against a state prosecution its really important to have a team of attorneys with the skill and experience to give you the best defense for your case. We know the law and how to give you the best defense. Call us for a free consultation with our criminal defense lawyers to learn how we can help you get your fair fight.
We have experience and expertise in fighting against DUI and OWI cases. The criminal justice system can feel overwhelming, scary, and downright confusing. We leverage our skill, experience, and compassion to help lead the way through the system and defend your rights. We believe everyone deserves a fair trial and a fair fight. Get yours, and let our criminal defense attorneys take the “you” out of “DUI.”
In a criminal case, especially one involving drunk driving, you may feel at a disadvantage given the resources of the State against you. We are dedicated to upholding the values of the criminal justice system and giving you the fairest fight possible. You have a right to strong representation and access to the same resources the prosecution has against you. Learn more about your rights and how a criminal defense attorney can help level the playing field with a free consultation with our Bloomington trial lawyers and defense attorneys .
As a parent you never want to get the call that your son or daughter has been arrested for drunk driving. Be sure they get the best defense possible with a free consultation with our experienced team of attorneys.
If you’ve been arrested for drunk driving you probably have a lot of questions and concerns about your case. A free consultation will ensure you understand your options and how an attorney can help you fight your case.
At Shapiro & Lozano we understand criminal defense. It’s all we do.
