As with all other criminal offenses, prosecutors must be able to prove a DUI charge beyond a reasonable doubt. Thus, officers do want to be careful to collect as much evidence as possible at the time of a DUI arrest to assist prosecutors in meeting this high standard. In addition, police officers must have reasonable […]
Why are there DUI or Sobriety Checkpoints? The California Highway Patrol is authorized to conduct sobriety checkpoint inspections under California Vehicle Code 2814.2 VC. The purpose of the checkpoints is to reduce the number of drunk drivers on the state’s highways, and thereby diminish the pain, suffering and death that result from drunken driving accidents. […]
The Fair DUI Flyer concept was started by Warren Redlich, a Florida criminal defense attorney, in response to the DUI checkpoint. The flyer is a leaflet that you display against the driver’s side window, without rolling down the window, advising officers that you will not answer questions, will not consent to a search of […]
