San Diego DUI Attorney Protects Against Unlawful Police Stops

Have you been stopped by the police and charged with a DUI?

Law enforcement has strict guidelines which they must follow in order to stop a driver on the road. They are not allowed to randomly select anyone and stop them for no reason. There must be probable cause. The officer must have a level of reasonable belief that a crime has been committed. For example, to stop a driver for DUI there must be some indication of it such as reckless driving or observation of an open container of alcohol in the vehicle. This is one reason why sobriety checkpoints are considered by some as a violation of rights. If this describes something similar that has happened to you or someone you know, immediately contact a San Diego DUI lawyer. If you were stopped unlawfully, any evidence gathered or charges made can very possibly be negated by a skilled lawyer.

Unlawful Police Stops in San Diego

Sometimes it happens that law enforcement can act in such a way as to indicate prejudice. An example would be stopping someone just because they were of a certain skin color or ethnicity. This is illegal. It is vitally important in a DUI case that the attorney examine every detail of the arrest from before the driver is stopped up through the arrest. A reliable attorney will do so. He will make sure that your rights were not violated at any point along the legal process and if they were, he will act tenaciously to gain an advantage for you. It is important that rights are protected for all parties concerned. If you suspect that you may have been stopped illegally by police, get the help of Mark R. De Yoe.

Contact a San Diego DUI lawyer immediately to review the details of your case.