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What to Do if You are Pulled Over

Posted by Scott Markowitz | Nov 20, 2024 | 0 Comments

🚨 Know Your Rights! If you're pulled over, remember: stay calm, be respectful, and know your rights! 

  • Right to remain silent
    You can refuse to answer questions that are not required by law, such as where you are going or what you have been doing. 
     
  • Right to refuse a search
    You can refuse a search of your vehicle unless the officer has probable cause or your consent. Probable cause means the officer believes there is evidence of a crime in your vehicle. 
     
  • Right to leave
    If you are not under arrest, you can calmly leave. 
     
  • Right to a lawyer
    If you are arrested, you have the right to a lawyer and should ask for one immediately. 
     
  • Right to be treated respectfully
    You should remain calm and respectful, and not resist the officer's actions. Arguing or resisting could result in further charges. 
     
You should also be aware of your responsibilities when pulled over by police, including:
  • Pulling over to a safe location 
     
  • Turning off your vehicle and rolling down your window 
     
  • Keeping your hands visible 
     
  • Providing your name, driver's license, vehicle registration, and insurance information when requested 
     
  • Telling the officer immediately if you have a weapon in the vehicle 
     
  • Asking to see the officer's credentials if they are not in uniform

Contact us if you have any questions afterward. 🗣️⚖️

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Scott Markowitz

Scott Markowitz is a 2nd generation attorney, graduate of the University of Texas and the University of Houston Law School. He is a Texas Gulf Coast native and established the Markowitz Law Firm in 1994. "Empathetic and tenacious" is how some describe Scott. Those qualities coupled with his robu...

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