In movies and on television we often see the moment where the person is pulled off the road by a police officer for driving under the influence. In most cases this is a rather silly scene with the guilty party trying his best to persuade the officer that he is not, at all, driving under the influence. Even though popular media has made this a fun moment to poke fun at, the fact of the matter is that driving under the influence (or DUI) is no laughing matter. There is nothing 'funny' about having been convicted of being guilty of DUI. Laguna Beach, like every other place in the country, has law about it that need to followed.

But that is where it gets interesting. Everyone always expects that the laws are there to get them in trouble and blame the 'strict laws' for all their troubles. In fact, many of the laws that are in existence are there for the person being pulled over as well. They are there to protect them from unlawful prosecution of say DUI in Laguna Beach. If one remembers a few simple things, not only will the chances of getting a smaller fine be greater, but it will also make the lawyer's job a lot easier when it comes to court. In fact, many of the things people forget are common sense. Then again, considering a person is either drunk or high when it comes the moment where they are pulled over, it is not a surprise.

One of the staples of movies and television is the police officer asking the person in the car to step out of his or her vehicle and to walk along a straight line on the road. Did you know that there is no law that forces you to comply with this request? You are legally within bounds to refuse to do this test or any other 'roadside' tests that the police officer may have in mind. This includes jumping on one leg, counting backward from a hundred and all manner of other little 'tests' that they have come up with. The only test you must comply with is a Breathalyzer, a blood or a urine test. A police officer also has no right to search your car if you are being pulled over for DUI. Laguna Beach police officers, like all the others need a good reason and usually a warrant to search anything personal.

Generally speaking, though, the most important thing to remember if you are pulled over by the police for DUI in Laguna Beach, Houston, Orlando or anywhere else is this: be polite and respect the police officer. Even if you are so drunk you are coming up behind sober again, just be polite. Nothing will make a police officer write a bad report faster than a rude drunk. Be polite, be accommodating but do not be stupid. If at any time you are uncertain about anything just ask to speak to an attorney before you do anything else.