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Originally Posted by mekent
Unfortunatly, dave, you are wrong.
That was filmed in Broward County, Florida.
This snippet was from last weeks newspaper:
"Florida is among several states now holding what are called "no refusal" checkpoints. It means if you refuse a breath test during a traffic stop, a judge is on site, and issues a warrant that allows police to perform a mandatory blood test,"
Here is a link to the story:
http://weblogs.sun-sentinel.com/news...nts_cou_1.html
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Interesting read. But I don't think there is anything like that out in practice.
Im guessing if they are going to issue an instant warrant like that, you will be entitled to instant council.
I doubt this is true, but I will call my brother who is a criminal defense attorney in Miami-Dade county tomorrow and find out for sure.
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Originally Posted by marketsmart
let em tell you how you get around that..
you tell them that you are not refusing the test but that you want to speak to counsel first..
they cant do anything to you if you are not provided the opportunity for counsel..
in any case that this has been tested, the charges were dropped...
most cops will lose their patience and violate your rights..
and since almost all police cars have cameras, it will all be recorded...
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You are right.
My brother told me this story and how his trial partner implemented it in an actual pull over situation.
You need to ask the officer, "Can I leave" or "am I being arrested" Usually the cop will tell you "no" to both then you tell him; "since i cannot leave and you are in fact detaining me, there for i am in custody. I would no like to invoke my right to council" .
You really want be a funny dick add this; "yea, im an adult webmaster and im kind of broke right now and i would like it if you provided me with council".
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Originally Posted by Spunky
Don't get yourself in that situation to begin with,take a fuckin cab,only a total idiot will drink and drive these days
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That is my my opinion whole hardily. To risk your life is one thing, but to be drunk and possibly get kill a family or a child is unforgivable.
A DUI is one of those things i can live my whole life and never get.
