California Miranda Rights

If you’ve ever watched a legal drama on television, chances are, you’ve heard the Miranda Rights being read to one of the show’s celebrity defendants. However, what you may not know is that Miranda Rights are required by law and, if a police officer does not read you these rights, your case may be reduced or even dropped altogether.

The Miranda Rights consist of four basic rights that all United States residents are entitled to: the right to remain silent, the knowledge that anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law, the right to an attorney and, if you are unable to afford your own attorney, the right to have one appointed to you.



When you are pulled over for DUI, the officer may require you to take an alcohol breath test and perform field sobriety tests such as standing on one leg, walking a straight invisible line and even reciting the alphabet. If you fail your breath test, the officer should then inform you of your Miranda Rights before he or she takes you into custody.

If you’ve recently been pulled over for DUI and the officer who arrested you neglected to inform you of your Miranda Rights, you should consider hiring an attorney who is experienced in California law. With the right lawyer on your side, you may be able to prove that your rights were violated. If this determination is made, your case will most likely be thrown out of court, which means you can go about your regular life – without a DUI conviction on your record. But in order for this to happen, you must find the right lawyer. He or she can provide the aggressive defense you need. When you’re facing DUI charges, it is in your best interest to have a highly-trained lawyer by your side. Make sure the attorney you select has experience handling DUI law in California.