Unlawful DUI Police Stops

Drivers are pulled over on suspicion of DUI or DWI every day. But did you know that certain types of police stops are considered unlawful?

Police officers are only supposed to pull over a driver if they have probable cause to believe the driver is breaking the law. This gives police a chance to further investigate the situation. While this is how it should be, sometimes police officers violate the law by pulling drivers over without reasonable cause to believe they are violating the law. In regards to DUI or DWI, when an officer pulls over a driver without reasonable cause to believe they are drinking and driving, it will be considered an unlawful police stop. Unlawful police stops are a violation of drivers’ constitutional rights, and therefore can result in the dismissal of a DUI or DWI case.

If you were pulled over on suspicion of drunk driving without justifiable cause, it’s important to contact a  DUI defense lawyer right away. An attorney can enforce your rights against unlawful police stops, and argue to have all charges relating to the stop dismissed from court. Hiring a DUI attorney to defend you against the charges is the best way to ensure your constitutional rights will be protected and that all necessary steps will be taken to increase your chances of getting your charges dismissed.

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