If you have been charged for driving under the influence
because of a DUI checkpoint, you should get the facts from a knowledgeable
attorney. Often, these checkpoints are set up on holidays, such as Independence
Day or New Year’s Eve, when many people are celebrating by drinking. Over the
years, checkpoints on highways have caught thousands of Florida drivers in the
act of intoxicated driving.
Despite controversy about whether these checkpoints violate
the Fourth Amendment protection against unreasonable searches and seizures, the
United States Supreme Court ruled in the 1990 case of Michigan Dept. of State Police v. Sitz that the method of sobriety
checkpoints operated within the confines of the Constitution.
However, there still may be legal issues with being pulled
over in a DUI checkpoint. If the officers lack any sort of “probable cause” for
conducting a search of your motor vehicle, there may not be solid reason for
pulling you over. If you were pulled over and you were not intoxicated, your
rights may very well have been violated. Additionally, the Washington Post published a worrying report last month about police
across America fraudulently using checkpoints to seize the property of drivers
who ultimately were not charged with a crime, which is illegal.
Were you charged in a DUI checkpoint?
I am Jonathan Blecher, P.A., an experienced Miami DUI lawyer
who has fought to protect the liberties of the criminally accused throughout
the Miami area. In fact, I began my career as a prosecutor, so I have the
experience to understand how the other side approaches a case. Being charged
with a DUI is a very unusual and strange experience, and you may be facing uncertainty
during this time, which is why I am here to help.
For all cases, I
bring the following to the table:
- More than 30 years of legal experience
- Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent® Peer Rating
- Over 3,000 cases defended
- Perfect 10.0 Superb rating on the website Avvo.com
My firm is happy to offer free case evaluations to all potential clients. Pick up the phone
and call me today or complete my website’s free consultation form.
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