There is no doubt that seeing flashing lights in your rearview mirror is stressful, but the situation becomes significantly more serious if the traffic stop ends with you in handcuffs. Many people would not expect to get arrested after getting pulled over, but the reality is that it happens all the time. If you get arrested, you need a criminal defense lawyer in Sacramento County and Marin County standing up for you as soon as possible.
Common Arrests
Once a cop pulls you over, you can be sure they are looking for any signs that you are engaged in illegal activity. If they do not notice anything, they might issue you a citation and let you go, though many people are not this lucky. Some reasons why an officer might arrest you while you are pulled over include:
- Driving under the influence (DUI)
- Driving on a suspended license
- Leaving the scene of an accident
- Driving without insurance
- Drug possession
- Unlawful weapon possession
- There is a warrant out for your arrest
If you are arrested for any reason, you should immediately invoke your Miranda rights. This means you do not have to answer police questions, and you can call a criminal defense lawyer right away. This is the strongest thing you can do for a future criminal case, and our law firm can begin working on the most effective defense possible.
Call an Aggressive Sacramento County and Marin County Criminal Defense Attorney Immediately
Many people have their rights violated at traffic stops, and our team can use such violations to defend against criminal charges. If you are arrested, don’t wait to reach out to Mason Law Office for the defense help you need. Contact us online or call us in Sacramento County at (916) 587-2997 and in Marin County at (415) 326-6321.
