Your Rights if You Are Arrested for DUI in Easton
At the time of a DUI arrest, the police are required to read Miranda warnings that set forth your rights—and you need to affirm that you understand these warnings. In fact, experienced drunk driving attorneys in Easton are likely to ask if you received your Miranda warnings as soon as they arrive to represent you.
Your right to remain silent
The first Miranda right you hear is that you have the right to remain silent. Your silence protects you from incriminating yourself during questioning. Innocent individuals often attempt to end the legal process quickly by waiving this important right. This is typically a serious mistake—without skilled drunk driving lawyers representing you during questioning from law enforcement officials in Easton, it is easy to make innocent statements that can be used as evidence against you.
In a 2010 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court changed the requirements for invoking the right to remain silent. If you are arrested, you must clearly state that they want to remain silent and stop all questioning. If you simply remain silent, police can continue to question you—and just one response to their questions effectively indicates that you waived your right to remain silent.
Your right to an attorney
Innocent or guilty, exercising the right to an attorney from an experienced DUI law firm is critical to the effective defense of anyone charged in Easton. As soon as we arrive after your arrest, the drunk driving attorneys at Sigmon & Sigmon, P.C. protect your rights throughout the legal process even as we begin to build your defense.
Do not expect the police to hand you a phone so you can make this important call—you must state that you want to exercise your right to an attorney. Then do not speak to anyone until one of our attorneys arrives at your side.
Fighting to win your legal issue
Contact Sigmon & Sigmon, P.C. online or call us at 610-865-3404 to speak to caring and talented attorneys who have been dedicated to solving legal issues for clients since 1987.
