When DUI Officers Lie
Larry Taylor had a good take on DUI police officers who lie. Not a week goes by in my practice where a client does not tell me that an officer lied in some way (or royally screwed up some material fact) in their police report. Most officers know that it is highly unlikely that they will be caught. Still, the ones who do get caught serve to remind us all, DUI defense lawyer and prosecutor alike, that we should never just accept what a police officer says.
Another “DUI SuperCop” Caught Framing Innocent Citizens: "As I’ve indicated in previous posts, there is a growing phenomenon of cops across the country trying to get the acclaim, promotions and money that come with 'DUI SuperCop' status — by framing innocent motorists. See, for example, SuperCops…and SuperCons, SuperCops: The Smoking Gun and Another DUI SuperCop. Here’s another one who simply happened to get caught:"
(Via DUI BLOG.)
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Is it legal to have police specifically dedicated to finding and arresting DUI's???
The only way you can legally charge someone with a DUI is to pull them over for an ancillary infraction or charge. So where does the constitution reign in on this?