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The Slow Death of the Fourth Amendment

The Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution protects American citizens from being subjected to police intrusions without "probable cause".  The Michigan Supreme Court held that DUI roadblocks violated this constitutional protection.  On appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court, however, that decision was reversed.  In a 5-4 decision, the Court found a "DUI exception" to the Fourth Amendment.  Although admittedly [...]

Read the complete post at http://www.duiblog.com/2008/08/12/the-slow-death-of-the-fourth-amendment/

Published Aug 12 2008, 03:41 PM by DUI BLOG
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