Can the Police Pull You Over Without Reason? Michigan v. Sitz and Sobriety Checkpoints
Have you ever driven through one of those roadblocks where police check for drunk drivers? These are sobriety checkpoints, and a landmark Supreme Court case, Michigan Department of State Police v. Sitz (1990), determined their constitutionality. The Case: Stopping Drunk Drivers vs. Driver Rights In 1986, the Michigan State Police implemented sobriety checkpoints to tackle […]