When you see those flashing lights in your rearview mirror, it’s natural to feel nervous. But knowing your rights — and separating fact from fiction — can make all the difference. We sat down with Bradley Marshall, a shareholder attorney at Vanderpool, Frostick & Nishanian in Manassas, to clear up five common myths people believe during traffic stops.
Myth #1: If you’re innocent, you should explain everything right away.