Reader’s Question:

I have to admit that I often times drink and drive because I can’t help it. What would I do if I get arrested for DUI here in South Bend, Indiana?

Rocky
South Bend, IN

You must never drink and drive but if you do and you are stopped for DUI by the police in South Bend, Indiana, it pays that you know what to do and what to say to the officer. You don’t have to get out of the car unless you are asked to do so and be always firm but polite in standing up for your rights. One of your rights is not to answer any questions or not engaging in a police “interview” while in custody, until you have first consulted with a lawyer. You also don’t have to agree to any field sobriety test if you are under the influence of alcohol or any other substance or suffer from poor balance due to injury, illness, clumsiness or any physical defect effecting coordination or the lower body.

The reason why you don’t have to submit to the roadside tests is that you are not legally obliged to do so. You can simply say no to the police officer and as mentioned, just always be polite. One other reason is that you may have difficulty standing on one leg for 30 seconds; walking a straight line, heel-to-toe or standing perfectly still while the officer gives you detailed instructions about how to perform these tests.

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