If you're pulled over for DWI in Texas, my first tip is to be quiet. Your silence cannot be used against you.
What Are Miranda Rights
If you're familiar with the law or you watch legal dramas on television, you've probably heard the Miranda rights:
"You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law...You may decide at any time to exercise these rights and not answer any questions or make any statements."
The arresting officer is legally obligated to offer this warning only if the driver is being arrested and interrogated. Even if you aren't given the Miranda warning, be quiet. You always have the right to remain silent. The only thing you must do is offer your legal name, drivers license, and proof of insurance.
If you're familiar with the law or you watch legal dramas on television, you've probably heard the Miranda rights:
"You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law...You may decide at any time to exercise these rights and not answer any questions or make any statements."
The arresting officer is legally obligated to offer this warning only if the driver is being arrested and interrogated. Even if you aren't given the Miranda warning, be quiet. You always have the right to remain silent. The only thing you must do is offer your legal name, drivers license, and proof of insurance.
What If You Talk
If you do end up talking and answering questions, as your DWI lawyer, I can file a motion to suppress evidence. If granted, this will dismiss anything you said after your Miranda rights should have been read to you.
So if you have bee arrested for DWI, whether or not you remained silent, call me today. I will fight for your rights and help you get your life back to normal.
If you do end up talking and answering questions, as your DWI lawyer, I can file a motion to suppress evidence. If granted, this will dismiss anything you said after your Miranda rights should have been read to you.
So if you have bee arrested for DWI, whether or not you remained silent, call me today. I will fight for your rights and help you get your life back to normal.