One of the things a lawyer will do for you is to find
ways to challenge the traffic stop. If the reason the
officer stopped you in the first place is not valid, then there
can be no conviction for DUI/DWI.

Unless the police are operating a roadblock, or you are
involved in an accident, the officer must have a reason
to pull you over. There are three main reasons given by the
police:

  • You were weaving or driving erratically.

  • You committed a traffic violation such as crossing the
    center line or running a red light.

  • You were speeding.

  • The officer observed an equipment violation, such
as a tail light out.

At certain times, particularly late at night on Saturday,
or very early in the morning on Sunday, the police
know that there is a good chance that anyone out at
that time has been drinking. They are looking for any reason to
pull you over, and will do so for even the
tiniest infraction.

Although some infractions involve only what the officer
saw, and are difficult to challenge unless there was
another witness in the car, some stops can be challenged,
or at least the officer forced to prove his case.  

For example, if the officer stopped you for speeding,
he has to prove that he was qualified to operate the
equipment, and that the equipment was properly
maintained. You will not be able to do this on your own.

Hiring experienced lawyers like Willis & Henderson,
P.A., will not guarantee that you "get off," or get a
lenient disposition, but it will improve the chances.
Willis & Henderson, P.A.
Attorneys at Law
3290 North Ridge Road
Suite 210
Ellicott City, MD 21043

410-461-9400
DUI/DWI: The Stop
Willis & Henderson, P.A.
Attorneys at Law
3290 North Ridge Road
Suite 210
Ellicott City, MD 21043

410-461-9400
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