One of the most harrowing incidents a motorist will encounter is having their vehicle stopped by a police officer. As the swirling lights appear in the rearview mirror, most motorists experience heart palpitations, nervous energy and rampant anxiety. The fear intensifies during evening hours, especially after consuming alcohol, because the police often target the drunk for an “easy” conviction.

Some officers ask every driver to perform field sobriety tests. Regardless of the amount of alcohol consumed or the officer’s expertise at recognizing the indicators of intoxication, from 11 p.m. until 5 a.m., every driver is ordered to exit the vehicle and perform tests. This is an egregious abuse of police power. To require sober motorists to perform roadside field sobriety tests, in the absence of probable cause of intoxication, is humiliating and offensive to the American justice system.

If you are charged with a DUI contact a Sacramento DUI defense lawyer Larry Pilgrim to protect your legal rights. Please call our office at (916) 424-0400 and speak with Larry directly about your case. He will be happy to discuss your case with you. If you choose to retain Sacramento DUI defense lawyer Larry Pilgrim, you will find that his fees are affordable and well worth it.

Law Offices of Larry Pilgrim – Criminal Defense
400 Alhambra Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95816
Phone: (916) 424-0400