Essential Tips for DUI Checkpoint Encounters
So what do you do if you’re stopped at a DUI checkpoint and you’re worried that you’re going to get arrested? Hi, I’m Tulsa criminal attorney Carl Birkhead with Wirth Law Office in Tulsa, Oklahoma. I’ve been practicing family and criminal law for over seven and a half years, and I want to make law easy by talking to you about what to do if you find yourself at a DUI checkpoint, especially if you think you’re about to be arrested.
Approaching a DUI Checkpoint
If you’re approaching a checkpoint, the best advice is simple—don’t give officers a reason to arrest you. If you plan to drink, line up a designated driver, call a cab, or use a rideshare. A DUI will cost you way more than an Uber home.
But if you do find yourself at a checkpoint, here’s what to do:
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- Have your license and insurance ready—don’t fumble around last minute.
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- Be polite and cooperative but don’t volunteer information. If asked where you’re headed, keep it simple: “I’m heading home” or “Meeting a friend.”
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- NEVER admit to drinking. Even “just one beer” can come back to haunt you. Let the officers do their job—don’t help them build a case against you.
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- If questioned further, invoke your rights: “I assert my Fifth Amendment right to remain silent.” Repeat if necessary.
Protecting Your Rights
Following these steps won’t guarantee you avoid arrest, but they will give your attorney the best chance to fight for you. If you’re facing DUI charges, call us immediately!
Again, I’m Tulsa criminal lawyer Carl Birkhead. I’m with Wirth Law Office, and I want to help you make law easy.
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