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Another ?DUI Exception?

By Lawrence Taylor

You've just been arrested for DUI. And, like in the movies, the officer reads you the "Miranda" rights: "You have the right to remain silent", he tells you, "You have the right to an attorney" And then the very next thing he asks if if you'll take a breath or a blood test. Now, wait a minute, you think to yourself. He just said I have a right to remain silent. Why should I agree to take a test? The 5th Amendment says I don't have to incriminate myself. Something's not right here…. And anyway, you think, do I really have to take a test? Are those breathalyzers accurate? Would a blood test be better? Well, you think, he said I have a right to counsel: I'd better call my lawyer and get his advice before I decide wheher to take a test or not, and which one I should take...continue to full post

Full post as published by DUI Blog on November 22, 2009 (boomark / email).