On call Attorney's

After reading several post here and in the Industry Reg. section, I've wondered if a trucker should have a good attorney on call???

Situation:

A LEO pulls trucker over or stops at w/station and cites driver unjustly(at least in the drivers eyes) for any of a number of things.... which could get worse with continued conversation with the LEO.

Could a drive call his/her attorney quickly explain the situation and ask the LEO to talk to said attorney instead of the driver. The LEO conversation may or may not be recorded while talking to the attorney.

Is this possible? Has anyone done this? I would bet, at very least, doing so would cover your butt.

 

Thanks for the reply, and it makes sense.

It is just after reading some of these posts, the citation(s) seem to have escalated, due possibly to interpersonal friction between the LEO and driver... Thus, making a need for on site arbitration, or leveling of the playing field... due to some(certainly not all) power tripping LEO's.

I realize the logistics of having an on call attorney may be impractical and costly.

 

I understand this, however, there is also potential for interpersonal friction between LEO and driver. LEO supervisors refer to it as "contempt of cop" whereas, the LEO can/does take a position that... I'm gonna really stick it to this guy...(ie I'll teach him/her a lesson) Like it or not, it happens.

Moreover, most/many good attorneys tell clients not to talk to LEO's at all. As there is little to be gained by doing so.... Ideally, the attorney wants to arbritrate. Go to "Youtube" and search for: Know your rights... Talking to the police...(even if you have nothing to hide) A law professor... and veteran LEO talk about why it isn't good to talk to police in this video.... very interesting stuff.

Again, I realize the logistics of having an on call attorney may be impractical and costly. If not, impossible.

Of course, no disrespect is intended in any of this... I've actually seen both sides of the fence in this matter... I was a Park Ranger for the LEO part.... And almost had a side arm drawn on me for a seat belt violation(the rookie had his hand on his gun about 80% of the time he was talkin' to me) Made me nervous to say the least.

 

Yeah, your right... It probably would be much better to shut up and take it(your lumps).... then, fight it later(in court).

Mostly looking for a way to defuse a potentially volatile situation... but this would likely make it worse.