{"id":7395,"date":"2026-04-13T23:11:47","date_gmt":"2026-04-14T06:11:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/izquierdolastg.wpenginepowered.com\/?post_type=library_post&#038;p=7395"},"modified":"2026-04-17T16:45:58","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T23:45:58","slug":"1st-step-of-a-dui-the-stop","status":"publish","type":"library_post","link":"https:\/\/www.izlegal.com\/es\/library\/1st-step-of-a-dui-the-stop\/","title":{"rendered":"The Stop: The First Step in a DUI Case"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Why Do Police Officers Initiate a Traffic Stop?<\/h2>\n<p>The first part of any DUI case is typically the stop. You don&#8217;t necessarily have to be stopped by a police officer because they have a reasonable suspicion that you are DUI.<\/p>\n<h2>Common Traffic Violations That Lead to a DUI Stop<\/h2>\n<p>You can be stopped by an officer for any reason, whether it be running a stop sign, speeding, failure to maintain a lane, or making an illegal turn, and then the observations of a DUI can form once the officer is having face-to-face contact with you.<\/p>\n<h2>How Officers Identify Signs of Impairment<\/h2>\n<p>They could also initiate a stop based on observations that may lead them to believe that you are driving under the influence. It could be late at night and you&#8217;re driving erratically, you&#8217;re failing to maintain a lane, you&#8217;re accelerating rapidly and decreasing your speed. But most stops will happen for something that is not necessarily DUI-specific or related to DUI, just having to do with a traffic infraction.<\/p>\n<h2>Do You Need A Miami DUI Defense Laywer?<\/h2>\n<p>If you find yourself charged with DUI in Miami you need to speak with an\u00a0experienced DUI attorney\u00a0as soon as possible. Please\u00a0<a href=\"\/contact\">contact me online<\/a>\u00a0or call my Coral Gables office directly at\u00a0<a href=\"tel:305-707-7345\"><strong>305.707.7345<\/strong><\/a>. You should also download my free book\u00a0\u00abA Six Pack Of Questions That Can Cause A Hangover After A DUI Arrest\u00bb. This free download provides valuable information and answers to questions about DUI charges that can give you the best chance at winning your case.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Why Do Police Officers Initiate a Traffic Stop? The first part of any DUI case is typically the stop. 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