Colonie New York DUI Arrest
Reader’s Question:
I know someone who was arrested for DUI here in Colonie, New York who did not call a lawyer when he was taken to the police station and he was told that it was the worst thing that he can do. If the same thing happens to me, do I have the right to a lawyer or a phone call when I’m taken to the station when arrested for DUI?
Aldin
Colonie, NY
You may, rather I would definitely say you should ask to see a DUI lawyer as soon as you arrive at the police station if you get arrested for DUI in Colonie, New York. Since you are already under arrest for DUI, anything you say might be used against you that is why you should not say anything without a lawyer present or booking at the jail. You have the legal right to make a phone call to a lawyer, bail bondsman and/or any relative or other person such as a friend.
The police should not listen to the call to your lawyer and any communications made to your lawyer. I strongly suggest that your call should be discrete and should be made in such a way that you cannot be overheard by any other person especially by a law enforcement officer. You should definitely pay attention to your surroundings when you are making the call and notice if the police or anyone else can overhear the conversation.
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