Why would an officer be trying to serve me papers that "were not signed by me" the night I was arrested for a DUI?

Question Details:

I was recently charged with a DUI, careless driving, driving under revocation. Since that night, there have been 2 different officers, on several occasions, who have tried to have me meet with them. They want me to sign papers that they forgot to have me sign the night that I was arrested. Seems fishy. Wanted to see what you thought about it. They have stated that it's not another ticket, and the conversation has changed from "its not a big deal, we just need you to sign some papers" to, us coming home and having Westminster Police cards on our front door. What's going on? Should I speak with a criminal/DUI attorney about this? I'm in Adams County, Co.

Asked 3/14/2010 under DUI / DWI | 1253 View(s) | More Legal Topics

Are you an attorney? Sign up to answer this question.

DUI / DWI Law Answers

Damon Chetson / The Chetson Firm, PLLC Answered 2 years ago | Contributor This attorney is licensed in North Carolina

Absolutely you should talk to a criminal attorney.  They may be trying to get you to sign certain waivers, which they should've gotten you to sign before you were breathalyzed or questioned.  Politely refuse to sign, and ask them to speak directly to your lawyer.  Once they've been notified that you are represented by an attorney, they should cease interaction with you.  If they continue to approach you about this issue, talk to your attorney about it. 

Yes, things do sound a bit fishy.  If I were you I would go and see a criminal lawyer for consultation immediately on all of this.  What many people do not realize is that are many challenges that can be made to arrests that are improper and it is my understanding that DUI in Colorado is no exception to that rule. In other words, the police might have realized that what they did - or failed to do - is enough to challenge the arrest and have it thrown out (I am not saying that this is so I am just saying that maybe this is so).  So do NOT sign anything and tell the police that you have retained an attorney and to please refrain from coming by your home any more.  Good luck.

Related DUI / DWI Questions

Didn't find your answer? Ask.

AttorneyPages.com

  Top Ranking Attorneys

Sign Up Today! Are you a lawyer?
Want to be featured here?
Sign up for a free profile and get started today! Click Here

More Questions Like This...