Recent unrest has thrust the doctrine of qualified immunity into the spotlight. Many of those who oppose law enforcement frequently misrepresent the nature, extent, and intent of this limited immunity. Doing so fosters the...more
The United States Supreme Court recently upheld the constitutionality of state statutes providing criminal penalties for the refusal to provide a breath test after an arrest for DUI, but held them unconstitutional when...more
10/3/2016
/ Birchfield v North Dakota ,
Blood Tests ,
Breathalyzer ,
Compelling Governmental Interest ,
Constitutional Challenges ,
Criminal Penalties ,
DUI ,
Fourth Amendment ,
Implied Consent ,
Right to Privacy ,
SCOTUS ,
Search & Seizure ,
Warrantless Searches ,
Williams v State of Florida