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You've Been Stopped for DUI -- Stay Calm

By Lependorf & Silverstein

Getting pulled over by the police can be nerve-racking, especially if you're being stopped for a DUI. The best thing to do if you?re asked to pull over is to do so calmly and safely. Be patient and polite to the officer. You may be asked to perform one or more Standardized Field Sobriety Tests (SFST) ranging from following a pen light with your eyes to walking a straight line or reciting the alphabet. You may also be asked to submit to a chemical test that will determine your blood alcohol level (BAC) and your refusal may result in a suspension or revocation of your driver?s license and other penalties. A chemical test refusal becomes a part of your case as a whole and may be cause for the filing of other charges. Any driver with a BAC of ...continue to full post

Full post as published by New Jersey Criminal Defense Blog on August 27, 2010 (boomark / email).