Constitutional Issues at DUI Checkpoint
Posted by scinch 10 years, 9 months ago to Government
THIS IS LAW ENFORCEMENT RESPONSE TO VIDEO - Recently, several media outlets and the public have raised concerns and questions about a viral video recorded at a DUI checkpoint in Tennessee. Consequently, the West Virginia State Police released a statement on Thursday to address any concerns or questions.
"Failing to cooperate with officers who are lawfully performing their duties at a DUI Checkpoint will most likely have legal consequences," said Colonel C. R."Jay" Smithers. "Officers are trained to detect criminal activity, including driving a motor vehicle under the influence of drugs or alcohol. If a motorist acts in a manner which creates either reasonable suspicion or probable cause that criminal activity is taking place, then the motorist and the public should expect the officer to investigate the circumstances further. During such instances, a further inquiry serves the best interest of both officer and public safety."
Smithers also said failing to cooperate with officers who are lawfully performing their duties at a DUI Checkpoint will most likely have legal consequences.
"Failing to cooperate with officers who are lawfully performing their duties at a DUI Checkpoint will most likely have legal consequences," said Colonel C. R."Jay" Smithers. "Officers are trained to detect criminal activity, including driving a motor vehicle under the influence of drugs or alcohol. If a motorist acts in a manner which creates either reasonable suspicion or probable cause that criminal activity is taking place, then the motorist and the public should expect the officer to investigate the circumstances further. During such instances, a further inquiry serves the best interest of both officer and public safety."
Smithers also said failing to cooperate with officers who are lawfully performing their duties at a DUI Checkpoint will most likely have legal consequences.
All Comments
- 1Posted by CircuitGuy 10 years, 9 months ago in reply to this comment.Yes. That made me wonder if it was authentic. I would expect him to say "he wrongly thinks he has an expectation of privacy in public" or whatever the less sophisticated way to say that is.| Permalink
- 3Posted by LetsShrug 10 years, 9 months agoMy favorite part is when the driver asks if he's being detained and the cop gets louder and louder in an attempt to intimidate, but never answers the question.| Permalink
- 3Posted by scinch 10 years, 9 months agoWhat I find most intriguing about this video is when officers start illegally searching the car. The officer makes comments about how the subject knows his rights...but continues to search anyway.| Permalink
