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After a defendant has been arrested, he will be scheduled for an arraignment. The defendant may have been released on bail or his own recognizance, or he may have been required to remain in jail until his arraignment. An arraignment is a proceeding whereby the offense that the defendant is charged with is read to him and he enters a plea to the offense charged.



The defendant is also apprised of his right to:



-Be present.

-Right to an arraignment.

-Right to… Continue

Private and commercial drivers should be prepared for traffic stops and checkpoints. If handled improperly being pulled over or stopped by police officers at a checkpoint can result in traffic or speeding tickets, DUI - DWI - OUI charges, search and seizure, arrests, point, surcharges, license suspension and even impoundment of your vehicle.



Below are some general guideline you can use to properly handle being pulled over or stopped while operating a motor vehicle.



Pull… Continue

First, Help Yourself!



Watch What You Say! Being placed under arrest for suspicion of DUI is a very serious matter. You will be booked and processed as a common criminal with the results going on your public record for many years in most states. Depending on the timing of the arrest you may also wind up spending one or more nights in jail.



If you find yourself in this situation, or if someone you care about does, it is very important to remain silent until you speak… Continue

Avoid Behaviors Associated with Intoxicated Drivers



The National Highway Traffic Administration has identified a list of symptoms commonly used by law enforcement to spot intoxicated drivers. They include:



* Turning with a wide radius

* Straddling center of lane marker

* Weaving

* "Appearing to be drunk"

* Almost striking object or vehicle

* Swerving

* Driving on other than designated highway

* Tires on center or lane marker

*… Continue