Posts filed under “DUI Checkpoints”

What do you think about DUI checkpoints?

I was in one, and was asked how much I had to drink, and I very politely answered ‘zero’ (It was the truth, and I was a little nervous) I was clean cut, in town on business deputy got all smart aleckly and cocky ‘ZEE-ROW, HUH?’ Seemed to really be on a power trip – [...]

do you have a chance of fighting a particular dui in california?

the person was driving and then saw a dui checkpoint coming up. he then turned onto a street about 2-300 feet away from the checkpoint and made another right turn immediately. the line of sight was clearly broken between him and any officers and so he exited his car and started to walk away. when [...]

Should Police Have “Driver’s License” and “DUI” Checkpoints?

I live in California. I am a white, middle-aged woman who is required by the state not only to have a valid driver’s license but also valid insurance and registration for the car I am driving. I was born an American citizen in Montana. My children are all American citizens by birth, however two of [...]

Arrested for DUI and still under the legal limit?

This is just because I’m curious if others have dealt with this. A co-worker of mine was arrested last week at a sobriety checkpoint for DUI. They smelled beer on him, they pulled him out and put him through the show. But here’s the thing… he had two beers only. I know, because I was [...]