Unlawful Police Stops in San Diego

San Diego DUI Attorney

In any DUI case, the initial police stop is a key element as the officer must include the reason for pulling you over in the report. The police cannot pull you over without a reason; an officer must have probable cause to make the stop. If an officer suspects a motorist is driving under the influence, there must be an indication of impairment such as speeding, driving too slowly, or some other traffic violation. Swerving within your lane is not enough reason to pull someone over. If you were stopped at a sobriety checkpoint, there must be notice posted of a scheduled checkpoint within a certain timeframe, otherwise it can be considered an unlawful police stop.

To protect your rights, it is critical that you contact a San Diego DUI attorney right away. At JD Law - Criminal Defense Specialists, we understand these cases and aggressively fight for our clients. DUI charges can result in serious penalties possibly, even jail time. Don't risk your future. Our proven track record of success may be your best ally as we will use every resource available to us to defend your rights and your freedom.

Fighting Unlawful DUI Charges

Our firm will carefully listen to the circumstances of your case and investigate your traffic stop to ensure that your rights were not violated. Our founder is a former police officer, giving our firm a unique understanding of police procedures. Some potential concerns our skilled and experienced attorneys can explore regarding your police stop may be:

• Did you violate a traffic law?
• Were you really displaying a driving behavior that might indicate impairment?
• Did the officer observe this behavior or was it reported by a civilian?
• Were you driving appropriately according to weather and road conditions?

A dedicated attorney from our firm will interview the arresting officer and any potential witnesses while keeping you fully informed about any developments in your case. We believe in building relationships with our clients and are committed to reaching the best possible outcome.

Contact a San Diego DUI attorney from our proven firm as soon as possible to protect your constitutional rights.