Once you’ve been stopped for DWI, can the officer extend the traffic stop while waiting for a DWI unit to arrive and assist with the investigation?
The answer is yes, but it also depends.
The officer needs to be able to point to specific reasons for detaining you that match up with signs you might be intoxicated, and they cannot keep you waiting too long.
These situations are very case-specific and fact-specific. We have to look closely at why you were detained and how long it took for the DWI unit to arrive.
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