The following information is from the Everett Police Department and is applicable to Everett DUI cases. More information can be found on their website: http://everettpolicema.com/news%20items/EPD%20Traffic%20Brochure.pdf
GENERALLY, a Police Officer:
_ Will provide his or her name upon request.
_ Who is not in uniform will present proper identification; you may ask to see their credentials. This will let you know that they are a law enforcement officer.
_ Will tell you why you are being stopped.
_ Will only use force if necessary. This may be to arrest a suspect or to keep a prisoner in custody.
_ Will not search the body of a person of the opposite sex except to prevent injury to the officer or another person, or to prevent the disposal or destruction of evidence.
_ Will only arrest a person for a crime committed in the officer's presence, or when the officer has probable cause to believe the person has already committed a crime.
For information on your Washington State DUI please contact our Snohomish County DUI attorneys, King County DUI attorneys, Island County DUI attorneys, Whatcom County DUI attorneys or Skagit County DUI attorneys at 425-493-1115 or check out our website at http://www.washdui.com
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