Unlawful Police Stops

Protecting Your Rights

When you are pulled over on suspicion of DWI, a police officer must have reasonable suspicion to believe you are committing some type of crime. He or she can pull you over for:

• Swerving
• Driving too slowly
• Ignoring traffic laws or traffic signs
• Speeding
• Driving without headlights on after dark
• Violating a traffic law

If you believe you have been stopped or arrested unlawfully, your best option is to contact a Houston DWI attorney immediately to begin mounting a solid defense.

If you were not driving in any of the manners mentioned above, you may be able to contest your DWI charge in court. Police officers will often target certain areas where many bars and restaurants are located in the early morning and "cherry-pick" or randomly select drivers to pull over on the chance that they might have been drinking.

Houston DWI Lawyer

If you are facing DWI charges and believe you were the victim of an unlawful police stop, you will need the representation of knowledgeable and experienced DWI defense lawyers. At Stradley, Chernoff, & Alford, we will work diligently to get to the bottom of why you were pulled over. If you were unlawfully stopped, we will make sure this is brought to light in court. With 3 of our partners are board certified in criminal law, so you can be sure you will receive exceptional legal advice and aggressive representation. Let us provide you with first-rate legal assistance now.

Learn more about what constitutes an unlawful police stop. Contact a Houston DWI attorney today to become fully informed about your legal rights and options.