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Nothing more nerve-racking then seeing the flashing lights of the law in your rear view mirror. Try to remain calm, then:

  1. Pull to the right at the first safe opportunity, then turn off your engine.
  2. Stay in your car with your seat belt on. Roll down your window. Turn off the radio and don’t touch your cell phone.
  3. Place your hands on top of the steering wheel and sit silently. Never reach under  your seat or into the passenger area.
  4. Provide documents: A driver’s license, vehicle registration and proof of insurance
  5. If you’re asked to get out of the car, you have to get out of the car

Any requests like searching your vehicle, must have your consent or they cannot be done. Know your rights. It’s OK to tell the officer there will be NO searching unless there is probable cause that a crime was committed. The best thing to say is that you want to contact your criminal defense attorney; and then do so.

There are five things you should not do if you are pulled over.

  1. Don’t slam on your brakes when you see the flashing lights, and don’t drive for a long distance before stopping. These actions to law enforcement seem intentional and makes him nervous.
  2. Don’t jump out of your care once you are stopped, don’t make any sudden movements and do not approach the officer.
  3. Don’t offer crazy explanations.
  4. Don’t lie. Were you speeding? Admit it. If you don’t know why you were stopped, stay silent and wait for the officer to fill you in.
  5. Don’t screech away because you are mad after the stop.

The Bottom Line:  The police are required to have “reasonable, articulable suspicion” that you have committed a traffic stop or committed some other crime in order to pull you over.  If they think you committed a traffic violation – but were wrong on the law – the stop could be thrown out. You need an experienced criminal defense attorney.  Call me, I can help. 513-260-2099