Friday, July 18, 2008

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KNOW YOUR RIGHTS WHEN BEING PULLED OVER:

You have a right to know why you are being pulled over or arrested, if you are not given one you have a right to leave, and not speak.

A cop can reach into your car arms length but you do not have to leave the vehicle, and if there is no reason to search they cannot search your car without a warrent.

You have the right to a Miranda reading.

You do not have to stop for an umarked police car.

If you are being pulled over in an area you feel unsafe (like a dark part of the highway) you may drive to a well lit area with approx 3 miles of orignal notification and then explain tot he officer that you felt safer in the location you chose to stop.

You have the right to refuse a breathalizer test, but your license will be taken for a year, and marked as suspicion of drunk driving, not a DUI

You have a right to refuse signing any written statements

It is legal for police to lie to you to get you to talk, do not talk until you have representation.

After being arrested police cannot offer you shorter sentancing or changes to any jail time, only lawers and judges can do that. Any mention of offering less time or deals by police should be considered untrue.

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