When a police officer tells you that "anything you say may be used against you in a court of law," he's doing you a favor. Sure, we've all seen crime dramas and are fully aware of what it means to read one's rights. But keeping your mouth shut -- other than "Good evening officer, is there a problem?" -- is almost always smart practice.
So what if you've had a drink or two (or six?) and you're feeling a little more brazen and unrestrained than normal? Well, then you really want to put a leash on the yapper.
Under no circumstances should you tell an Indiana state trooper (Chicago Tribune): "Dude, I do this every night; I'm straight up and not drunk!" Police say 24-year-old Northwest Indiana resident Zachary Duis did just that.
Dude, the guy's blood alcohol content was four times the legal limit of .08 percent, at least according to the results of his breathalyzer test. Not only did this allegedly very inebriated young man mouth off to a state trooper, according to officers, he also was wanted on two warrants for resisting law enforcement and furnishing alcohol to a minor (both misdemeanors).
What about Mr. Duis' alleged wisecrack to the trooper? The article doesn't specify how that would affect his case, but it certainly can't help.
Okay, so what is the right way to behave when a police officer pulls you over for a suspected DUI? Here are some tips:
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