You were driving the wrong way. Regardless of WHY, the cause for the stop was good. It is the officer's observations and the FSTs after the stop that will be the key to a DUI charge or conviction.
There are possible defenses based upon the officer's training and experience, conduct of the FSTs, etc., but you will need an attorney to challenge these in court. At the low end, you would be looking at about $2,500 through trial for an experienced DUI attorney.
Actually, I saw a car in front of me. [a distance of 10-15 cars away from me] with lights on and parked[It was in front of a club]. I then realized I was on the wrong way, and immediately stopped my car. Second I realized that it was a COP car. I got so frightened that, I stopped the engine and just came out of my car implying that I don't mean to drive or run away. Then one of the cops[in his 40's] came near and said me to get back into the car and reverse it ... kinda yelling. He seemed as if he would jump over me at the slightest doubt, so I was so frightened while reversing that I bumped slightly into a curb. I did NOT want to give them the impression that I will run away after getting my car reversed.
Anyways I was conducted FBT by a different officer. I was being very nice to him. [If that really matters in his report]. He said I am seemed pretty intelligent and asked to follow his orders. So, he asked me to
a)10 step and 9 step thing. I asked him if he meant 10 step fwd and 9 step backwards ? He was like why are you asking me, do you have problems understanding ? [I was only trying to confirm]
b) head back, and lift your left leg 7or8 inches and count 1001 1002 ..... till 17 i guess. I asked him if he meant straight vertical OR have my leg at a tilt and the tip of my foot 9 inches vertical at that position. I have an engineering background so I wanted to be precise.[Again I was trying to confirm]
c) He did a BAC test [I asked him, he didn't tell me the BAC reading]
d) At the station a different officer took my BAC in some machine and it was 0.07, this was the officer who drove me to County Jail. Infact, he was really nice/courteous to me and we were talking[about other things and even what will court do] on our way to the jail. He said don't worry, they may only file a Wet Reckless against you etc.
I know the COPS try to keep the city clean. BUT this experience really makes me so scared of them. The Arresting officer seemed so sad that I blew less than 0.08. Do the cops make some commission on Conviction ??? I wish/hope all cops are like the 3rd one. I have an entire life[early 20's] in front of me **************
Another Question
The arresting officer read something like ....
1) Do you Understand that you have the right to an attorney.
2) .....
I answered YES to all. There was this question which said
Do you want to discuss whatever happened tonight ? I said NO
I then asked them if this was the right answer. The other[3rd nice cop] said, you should answer yes.
any comments ?
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