DWI and Reasonable Suspicion
When a police officer suspects an individual of engaging in criminal activity, he or she must first have enough evidence to constitute reasonable suspicion before detaining the suspect. Reasonable suspicion is an important legal concept that requires law enforcement officials to have some tangible form of evidence, rather than just a “hunch,” in order to detain an individual. This standard applies to most forms of criminal activity, including driving under the influence of alcohol.
If you or someone you know has been arrested for DWI, you need the services of an experienced legal professional to ensure that your rights and interests are fully protected. Contact a Houston DWI defense attorney from Johnson, Johnson & Baer, P.C., today at 713-222-0400 to discuss your situation and learn more about what you can do to defend yourself against this damaging accusation.
What Constitutes Reasonable Suspicion
In order for police officers to demonstrate that they had a reasonable suspicion of a driver’s intoxication, they must be able to point to some form of driving behavior or other activity which would suggest that the driver was inebriated. Common examples of this include:
- Turning with a wide radius
- Driving at least 10 mph below the speed limit
- Stopping abruptly for no visible reason
- Weaving between lanes
- Drifting into another lane
These are just some of the many driving behaviors that law enforcement officials are trained to recognize as signs of drunk driving.
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If you or someone you know has been arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol without reasonable suspicion, we may be able to help. Contact the knowledgeable Houston DWI lawyers of Johnson, Johnson & Baer, P.C., today at 713-222-0400 to begin formulating your defense.