What Mistakes Do Drivers Make When Stopped by Police? - Randall F. Inniss
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From The Inniss Firm, PLLC - What Mistakes Do Drivers Make When Stopped by Police? walks through the small, avoidable errors that can turn a routine traffic stop into a ticket or an arrest. The discussion covers how a driver moves inside the car, the tone used with an officer, whether information is volunteered, how passengers behave, and whether hands stay visible, noting that these details often matter more than the reason for the stop itself. Listeners in Middletown and across the Hudson Valley will hear how officers read driver behavior and why calm, predictable actions in the first moments of a stop can affect the outcome.
The episode explains what to do before an officer reaches the window, including pulling over safely, shutting off the engine, lowering the window, and keeping both hands on the steering wheel. It also addresses why stepping out of the car unprompted can be read as non-compliance, why sudden movements toward the glovebox or pockets can be misread as a threat, and why it is best to wait until an officer asks for license and registration before reaching for anything.
Other topics include why drivers should avoid guessing or admitting fault when asked why they were stopped, how a hostile attitude can push an officer toward writing a ticket instead of a warning, and why mentioning a friend or relative in law enforcement usually backfires. The episode also distinguishes between roadside field sobriety tests, which are voluntary in New York, and post-arrest chemical tests, which are governed by New York's Implied Consent Law under Vehicle and Traffic Law § 1194 and carry separate penalties for refusal.
The episode features Randall F. Inniss of The Inniss Firm, PLLC, a Middletown DWI defense lawyer and former New York State Trooper who represents drivers charged with DWI and traffic offenses throughout the Hudson Valley. Randall F. Inniss earned a Bachelor of Science with honors from Binghamton University, a Juris Doctor, and a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Criminal Law from the SUNY Buffalo School of Law. Listeners who were ticketed or arrested after a traffic stop can call The Inniss Firm, PLLC at (845) 470-4236 to discuss their legal options.
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