If you are stopped: SIX SIMPLE RULES

2. When asked if you have been drinking, DO NOT ANSWER THE QUESTION. Instead, tell the officer, "I AM EXERCISING MY RIGHT TO REMAIN SILENT." Please note: You must say the magic words! (In order to properly exercise the right to remain silent, you have to speak up.)

 
The officer already knows you have been drinking. If you say no, you are lying. If you say yes, you are incriminating yourself. This is a catch-22. Don't fall for it. SAY THE MAGIC WORDS.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Attorney William J. Maze

Attorney William J. Maze
  • Court-Qualified Expert Witness
  • SFST · Datamaster · Intoxilyzer 9000
  • NHTSA-Certified SFST Instructor
  • Former President — CDAM 2014–2015
  • Former Adjunct Professor of Forensic Science
  • Member — National College for DUI Defense
  • Board Member — Michigan Association of OWI Attorneys

Full Curriculum Vitae

Immediate Legal Help

Available evenings and weekends. Near Detroit Metro Airport.

(734) 941-8800

Romulus / DTW

(313) 792-8800

Detroit

(734) 591-0100

Livonia

Free Case Evaluation