In response to the reputations of some colleges, regular patrols are often schedule late at night and in the early hours of the morning to search for drunk drivers and other illegal or reckless activities. Some members of law enforcement may arrest anyone that shows any symptom of intoxication—this is problematic because many symptoms of fatigue may be similar to those of intoxication. Even if the DUI arrest is unwarranted, it does not automatically protect someone from the consequences of a criminal conviction.

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Your Defense Against the Charges

When members of law enforcement may be looking for any excuse to arrest someone for appearing drunk in public or under suspicion of DUI, it is important to know your rights during encounters with law enforcement. For example, if an officer stops you and asks you questions, you may refuse to answer. Although an officer may make an arrest based on reasonable suspicion, such as alcohol on your breath, they may not use your refusal to answer questions against you in a court of law.

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In addition, you do not have to submit to search of your vehicle, nor do you have to submit to a blood alcohol concentration test. Beyond presenting the officer with your identification upon request, you may refuse to submit to tests, searches, and questioning until you retain an attorney. However, if you refuse to submit to a breath test, the officer has the ability to arrest you under suspicion of DUI, which automatically results in a suspension of your license.

48+ Years of Collective Experience in DUI Defense

As former prosecutors, our top dui lawyers in Tampa have working knowledge of both sides of the courtroom. We assess each of our clients’ situations and pursue an effective course of legal action that minimizes their penalties and ensure a strong chance of getting their case dismissed. We understand that, sometimes, it may be difficult to differentiate between a student who is fatigued from studying late into the early hours of the morning and a student who is intoxicated.

However, we also understand that this is not a legitimate reason for a student to suffer the consequences of a DUI conviction when the arrest procedure was mishandled or evidence was improperly gathered. Schedule a free consultation with our firm and find out how our DUI lawyer in Tampa may help you protect your rights against the charges!