So, I wanted to take a little time today and address the issue of the DUI jinx head on. Although my friends will probably never read this, you are, and if you are smart enough to be here, you are smart enough to know that information and knowledge are the most powerful weapons you can have when the Seattle cops are trying to peg you with DUI charges.
Before I get into why knowing a DUI attorney in Seattle and about Seattle DUI law is not going to jinx you into getting one, I wanted to talk about some other things people know about that don't immediately cause the event to be prevented. This first one that immediately comes to mind is fire escape routes.
Every building in the United States has a posted escape route somewhere, and most hold annual practices in case there is a fire in the building. So how come we don't have buildings going up in flames all the time? Why don't we try everything imaginable to try to avoid learning about what to do if there is a fire so as not to jinx a fire into happening? The reason is, it doesn't make any sense.
What about life insurance? Why would we want to jinx ourselves into dying by buying life insurance and covering ourselves in the event of death? If we learn about our options for our family when we die or spell out how we would like to be treated in death, aren't we just asking to get killed immediately, much like learning about Seattle DUI law?
The answer to both of these examples is that it can pay huge dividends to be prepared in the face of an emergency or unforeseen event. Knowing how to get out of a building in case of fire is extremely important. Covering your family financially in the off chance that you are killed unexpectedly is extremely important. But you know what? Knowing how to navigate a Seattle DUI and having a DUI attorney in Seattle that you can trust is also extremely important.
Admittedly, a Seattle DUI charge is not a life or death situation. But it can negatively affect your life for years and years after the case is resolved. And you know what, there is a lot of information that the police don't tell you that you could use to your significant advantage is stopped by the cops.
For example, did you know you don't have to take field sobriety tests and that refusing to take field sobriety tests cannot be held against you? Did you also know that field sobriety tests are only marginally reliable even under perfect test conditions? And, did you know that for the most part cops are not out there trying to see if you are too drunk to drive but trying to build a DUI case against you?
In this day and age, knowledge is power. Taking to the streets even after a couple of drinks can have dire consequences if you do not know your constitutional rights and do not understand why the cops are making you do what they are asking you to do. Learning about how to beat a Seattle DUI will not set you up to get busted for a DUI. Drinking and driving when you are too impaired to drive will set you up for a DUI in Seattle. Not being careful will set you up for a DUI in Seattle. And not knowing when to shut, when to say no, and when to call a Seattle DUI lawyer will set you up for a DUI.
Don't set yourself up for a fall. Read the rest of my posts and check out my website to learn your Constitutional rights before you need to know them. And if you have any questions, don't hesitate to call.
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