The United States Constitution guarantees the right of every person not to be a witness against him/her self.
Usually, if you are a DUI suspect and an officer advises you of your rights pursuant to Miranda, you should invoke those rights and refuse to answer any questions.
You also have a right to have counsel present at every critical stage of the proceedings. No matter what time of the day it is, you should request to speak with a lawyer. The officer then has the obligation to give you a chance to speak to an attorney so long as it would not unnecessarily hinder the investigation.
Your lawyer can give you advice on other issues including your right to an independent test of your breath or blood to determine alcohol concentration.
For future convenience, you might print out a copy of the DRIVER'S RIGHTS CARD we have provided. You can simply hand the police officer this card, which will speak for you to ensure your rights.
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