Everyone that reads my Blog knows that I do not ever condone riding your motorcycle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Nonetheless there are bikers and motorcyclist who do in fact ride while under the influence of drugs or alcohol, and/or are accused of the same. These riders should be aware of what the Police look for in determining whether they are going to do a DWI/DUI stop of you while you are riding your motorcycle.
As you know or should know, everyone accused of a crime in the United States of America has the right to use an Attorney in their defense. If you cannot afford an attorney, one must be appointed for you. This right is guaranteed by the United States Constitution.
Texas DWI Lawyer Jamie Spencer has written an article about how the Police use visual cues to detect whether someone is riding their motorcycle while under the influence of alcohol or other illegal mind altering substances.
Among the factors that police officers use, he cites:
Excellent Cues
• Drifting during turn or curve
• Trouble with dismount
• Trouble with balance at stop
• Turning problems
• Inattentive to surroundings
• Inappropriate or unusual behavior
• Weaving
Good Cues
• Erratic movements while going straight
• Operating without lights at night
• Recklessness
• Following too closely
• Running stop light or sign
• Evasion
• Wrong way
I highly suggest that you check out Attorney Jamie Spencer’s article by clicking here now.
By Norman Gregory Fernandez, Esq., © 2007
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