LAWYER: Fake DUI Arrests Target Innocent Americans

Innocent drivers in Tennessee are getting arrested for DUI and having their lives ruined...even though they are 100% sober! No drinking. No drugs. Just bad balance. What should you do if this happens to you?
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[@Andrewflusche]

Holy smokes. I stand corrected... NH (at least) apparently *requires* physical field sobriety tests under implied consent. That's insane. Stay out of states like that.

[@brandonrussell8306]

Whoa!

[@doom4067]

If you don't live or work their you could take the license suspension and not go back.

[@arcadion448]

Requiring a potentially uncalibrated handheld breathalyzer under VA (like you mentioned at 5:36) is already insane. I'm surprised nobody has challenged forcing participation of any pre-arrest sobriety test under the 5th Amendment.

[@777Justin]

Which is ironic considering NH is supposed to be a Libertarian haven.

[@TheSupervillain316]

@@777Justin been a Republican state historically but more split nowadays. People getting priced out of MA are going there and bringing that ideology

[@michaellowe3665]

Amazing how a cop can absolutely ruin a person's life with no consequences, but a simple misunderstanding by a citizen with no victims or even a potential victim can land them in prison.

[@rodh1404]

The Fifth Amendment states in part: "nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property". The Eigth stats in part: "nor excessive fines imposed". Cops routinely damage property as part of their searches, and they can ruin people's lives in cases like this. I think when you put the 5th and 8th together, the cops should provide proper compensation for any damage they cause, and if you consider the loss of reputation to be a "fine", then if the person turns out to be innocent they need to compensate for that too. Police officers in the USA are basically doing what the Redcoats used to do. It wasn't acceptable back then, and it's sure not acceptable now.

[@michelew4078]

That's what cops mean when they say : you can beat the rap but your can't beat the ride

[@TheSupervillain316]

I did verbally refuse to do field testing and was told i had no ability to refuse. Love how cops lie with impunity.

[@BillySBC]

Can thank the SCOTUS for that.

[@TheSupervillain316]

@@BillySBC very true but the ethics of those who choose to lie are scum

[@Microtonal_Cats]

Can you refuse the "walk a line and hold your arms out" bs and take the breath test instead.

[@TheSupervillain316]

@@Microtonal_Cats my cousin was a cop for 30 years and never drank in his life. He's said he would never take a breathalyzer. That tells me something

[@BillySBC]

@@Microtonal_Cats Yes, but the breath test it depends on your state, here in New York if you refuse the breath test you will lose your drivers license for a year immediately and you'll be arrested and taken for a blood test.

[@williezar2231]

A group of us did the ''tests'' for fun, sober. Not one of us would have passed. We laughed until we realized how scary it could be.

[@wallebo]

I have done the same thing myself with me and my mother. We arrested each other but neither showed up in court.

[@arcadion448]

@@williezar2231, issue is unlike a calibrated machine that measures breath or blood, field test is based on the officer's opinion. If you watch DUI auditing videos, something as trivial as turning around can cause you to fail step test. For example, if the officer says take 9 steps forward, one step to turn around, and 9 steps forward - and you took two steps to turn around, that's a failure. But, taking two steps to turn around might be normal and natural to the average populace.

[@brettstarks1846]

The problem is that too many cops have a casual attitude about bad arrests. For them, it’s just another Tuesday. For the people they arrest - innocent or not - it’s a serious and often traumatizing event. But yes, by the time cops get to the point of roadside gymnastics, they’ve already made up their minds that you’re going to jail for DUI, pass or “fail.”

[@TheSupervillain316]

Exactly. Cost of doing business is all we are to them when they want to make themselves look good

[@BillySBC]

I grew up with cops, promotions are generally based on arrest records, those with the most arrests with charges that stick are the ones that are preferred for promotion. So if you wanna make Sergeant or higher then you better get your arrest record up, so that's the motivating factor with a whole lot of cops, they want to arrest you because it looks good for them.

[@brettstarks1846]

@MickG-r8o Exactly. Cops and their apologists will often say “don’t argue in the street, argue in court!” They don’t seem to understand that going to court is a costly inconvenience for most people, while cops get OT pay to be there.

[@Andrewflusche]

Correct on both counts.

[@Steve-mk6rq]

@@BillySBC That's probably why they are called "badge carrying criminals"

[@Mouserjan0222]

YOU WILL NEVER PASS THOSE TESTS The officer doesn't give a crap if you're drunk they just want the arrest

[@coloradopeoplesnews7676]

$$$$$

[@austinwinston684]

You should never do field sobriety tests. Demand the breath test at the station only. And then sue the officer personally and in their official capacity.

[@magpie_jazz]

Agreed. In the very best light, these are physical exams performed by someone who is NOT a medical professional, and who will probably assume that any "failure" they observe (or worse, lie about) is because of a crime. Say no people.

[@BillySBC]

And they'll give the officer "qualified immunity" and the breath test has been known to be unreliable. Only the blood test is known to be accurate (maybe).

[@jaynecobb3701]

Did you watch the video? DON'T ASK them to test you!!!

[@BarbaraEllison]

You can refuse the sobriety test, unfortunately, you can't choose the test (blood or breath) that's up to the officer. They will ALWAYS choose the blood test because they are taught in DUI school to do that even if the breathalyzer is available. They even laugh in the class about how most people just plead guilty and pay the fine if a blood test is used instead of fighting it putting money in the coffers. The reason is the blood test takes a long time to get a result.

[@Flatlower]

@@BillySBC not in colorado...QI has been removed all states should follow

[@unbreakable7633]

"The object of all despotism is revenue." -- Thomas Paine When I was a practicing attorney, I used to take drunk driving defense courses and the instructor used to tell us that DUI was simply used as an excuse to raise revenue.

[@sammaier4485]

False arrests should be treated as kidnappings because that's what they are

[@M1A2_Abrams_MBT]

Lawsuits need to come out of of the offending officers' and commanding officer's pensions instead of tax payer money.

[@BillySBC]

"Qualified Immunity", the system protects it's own. Cops, District Attorneys, Judges, all have qualified immunity, they stick up for their own.

[@mrj-charles6383]

Just like Andrew said in the video Alcohol is not the only substance that can cause impairment. Just refuse the field test and wait for a blood draw. So you can be arrested for DUI on suspicion. Then the battle begins.

[@M1A2_Abrams_MBT]

@@mrj-charles6383 couldn't the arresting officer in defense say, "I thought he was impaired and I had no way of knowing because he refused the test"

[@mrj-charles6383]

@@M1A2_Abrams_MBT they do a blood draw now. Breathalyzer wont detect other drugs. Thet is why they are arrested on suspicion of DUI. Then hopefully the blood test will come back negative so not pursued in court.

[@garyb6219]

Need to? Come on. I need to win a billion dollars, that also will never happen.

[@danielvest9602]

This is obviously "guilty until proven innocent".

[@ogdiscgolfer]

My son was falsely arrested in a DUI checkpoint and we didn't know where he was for over 5 hours... We had a missing persons reports out and feared he was dead on a little highway road somewhere while they kept his arrest info off the books for hours so there was no way to find him, meanwhile they mistreated him and placed him in very dangerous situations... all with impunity and no recourse after the bloodwork comes back negative months later. All the fear, money,emotional and legal damage we had to endure and there is no other option but to take it and say "thank you, may I have another."

[@Steve-mk6rq]

Lawyer? Lawsuit? False Arrest?

[@ogdiscgolfer]

@@Steve-mk6rq the cost of persuing any kind of action would be greater than what we could look at receiving. I have talked to lawyers... on both sides who say it isn't fair, but it is the reality.

[@admthrawnuru]

​@@Steve-mk6rqnearly impossible. And "sign" of impairment will excuse the arrest because courts are run by clowns who have no idea how the world works.

[@AngryJT]

Clack clack.

[@gta4everrr]

We truly are living under the government the founders warned us about. It's a real shame.

[@mattdonna9677]

Thank you Andrew for educating us. I've enjoyed your videos, please keep them coming.

[@nunyabisnass1141]

"proper" nhtsa training isnt the issue. The issue is many just dont care. A cop that's motivated to make an arrest, will always find a reason.

[@lawrencebarnes6893]

A Clinical Chemistry Blood Analyzer can do 1000 Alcohol tests per hour. 8000 Tests every day. Yet it takes "6 months" for lab results. They knew the blood alcohol level within hours.

[@GRoos-b4z]

It's done on purpose to motivate a guilty plea. Most people don't like a serious issue unresolved for months on end.

[@20alphabet]

Was told once by a deputy "I smell alcohol coming from inside your vehicle." I replied, "How's that possible? I don't drink."

[@BillySBC]

Should have said "Of course you do, 10 percent of all gasoline in America is alcohol".

[@TwilightMysts]

"Well, I don't have any alcohol. I am morally opposed to it actually, but since I've started talking to you, I am smelling it as well. I wonder why..."

[@CaliforniaArchitect]

Or another response could be, "I have alcohol based hand sanitizer in my car".

[@timk9847]

Cause Cops lie, and its legal.... especially if it means arresting a dirty evil not drunk drunk driver...

[@MegaMagicdog]

Works both ways. "Officer - I smell alcohol on your uniform! Have you been drinking on the job??"

[@NETWizzJbirk]

Mugshots should not be able to be posted until conviction. The companies that do this send kickbacks to the police for the mugshots; then they extort money to have the mugshots removed.

[@OperationNorthwoods]

People need to realize and accept the fact that we live in a police state and our Constitutionally guaranteed rights are at the bottom of the priority list of "law enforcement." There are zero, none, absolutely no law enforcement agencies that are our friend. You can trust law enforcement as much as you can trust a company's HR department. Just don't do it.

[@teezel251]

Why should we accept that?

[@OperationNorthwoods]

@teezel251 It is your choice whether to accept it and live in reality, or don't accept it and live in Never-Neverland. You have free will to choose and live with the ramifications of your choice.

[@teezel251]

@@OperationNorthwoods so you're okay and advocating for that?

[@teezel251]

@OperationNorthwoods I don't think we live in a police state. And really don't think we should advocate for that. You do need to accept your consequences. That doesn't make a police state tho.

[@OperationNorthwoods]

@@teezel251 Again, you have free will. Bon chance.

[@RSTI191]

Sir you are a blessing... thank you for all you do for the rest of us

[@john2510]

Having watched a few of these DUI investigations, I put my GF, who doesn't drink, through the exercise. She failed miserably. LOL.

[@Foofrarf23]

Been arrested twice for "DUI". The first time there wasn't even a field sobriety test. Someone else blamed me for "DUI" because there was a pile of beer cans on a sidewalk nearby. Cops believed his story and they arrested me. The amount of corruption in today's society is absolutely unreal. It is staggering, it is surreal and it will only get worse. The crash by the way wasn't even my fault. The person who blamed me hit the Driver's side corner of my bumper because he was most likely on his phone.

[@doom4067]

Did they claim that you were throwing the beer cans in a pile as you drove in circles?

[@BlackSoap361]

Funny how these officers aren’t getting scored for the accuracy of their interpretation of the highly-subjective field tests.

[@korpse6rinder]

Remember when we voted to give up our rights for pseudoscience tests? Me either...

[@josephsanjour4188]

But you did elect them. Look at today's congress, Democrats and Republicans, state and local representatives. We voted them all in. Our elected government has been chipping away at our rights from before the ink on the Bill Of Rights was dry.

[@lynnf7542]

When they say i smell alcohol tell them all i smell is bacon 🥓

[@KristiTalk]

I always want to say, “well then you shouldn’t drink.” but I’ve had weed in my purse every time. 🤣

[@hughwhitledge8032]

I have Multiple Sclerosis. It is difficult enough to climb stairs, much less perform an "evoked potentials" test, which is the medical community's term for a "Field Sobriety Test".

[@VincentValentine33]

My knees are messed up from skateboarding and playing hockey in my teens and 20's. I can't walk up and down stairs, either. I walk with a permanent limp and have horrible balance because of it.

[@user-pw8qj2gt1p]

Another excellent video and solid advice.

[@richardcranium6081]

False arrest seems like kidnapping under the color of law it is a gross abuse of power and the court should deal with it accordingly, just like any other criminal. NO ONE is supposed to be above the law, badge or not. Qualified immunity is a concession made for police misconduct.

[@playsaboutmycat]

Outrageous. They are all traumatized from this and I’m sure her child is too.

[@BillySBC]

Come on dude they were trying to get their arrest record up, you'll never make Sergeant just handing out tickets for broken tail lights.

[@playsaboutmycat]

@@BillySBC Gotta generate the revenue for the city and county to be an MVP

[@2hiroshima]

As a nuclear power plant worker drug tests are required randomly, for cause, on first day, and after vacations usually. Results are obtained within 24 HOURS FROM THE LAB. Why in the hell does law enforcement take months and months for results.

[@Smith-if8sn]

Because they don't care

[@wesleyhoward5599]

Your username is suspect.

[@Isaac_132]

No kidding. I go to the doctor and blood work takes a day, maybe 2. Even a guy I know who goes to the VA says it takes less than a week. How can it take months and months and months and months and months and months ...

[@GRoos-b4z]

Because normal people don't like having a lingering issue and will therefore plead guilty to something.

[@overcomingnarcissism]

This is why I sue through the IRS with anyone in government, especially law enforcement because it's the only way to win and remedy their corrupt behavior.

[@teru797]

the IRS? Explain.

[@brannondyer6828]

Funny how, the few times I had to do one, the only one incapable of doing it was the office requesting the test. Never ask them if they been drinking. They don't appreciate that.

[@admthrawnuru]

Of course they don't, it makes them feel guilty because they probably have been

[@BrianMaddox]

And law enforcement wonders why the whole ACAB thing keeps growing.

[@thiawroane]

Refuse FS tests, demand blood or breath test. Don't answer questions.

[@undercoloroflaw]

REFUSE all testing. None of them have the clinical ability to determine anything and are acting OUTSIDE their scope of practice

[@robgoffroad]

And I'm sure that qualified immunity will prevent the cop from facing any charges.

[@camc8923]

QI has nothing to do with this. Proper training and adequate resources do.

[@lolusuck386]

​@@camc8923QI is the reason why you can't even go after a cop for this kind of thing. The fuck do you mean it has nothing to do with this?

[@jasonshults368]

Qualified immunity is civil law, not criminal law. There are nearly no officers that are charged with the crimes the commit daily.

[@pablodelsegundo9502]

Up to a point, yes. Criminal prosecution is essentially pointless, but civil suits are another matter.

[@doom4067]

He's following his chief's guidelines. QI or not, the chief isn't charging him.

[@abelduenas987]

They only way these thugs called cops are going to understand is if penalties came out of their pockets for their “mistakes”

[@rydplrs71]

When‘smelling alcohol’ is the probable cause a breathalyzer should be the first option.

[@orvillehill8554]

Those same cops should be made to do these field sobriety test, then arrest them because they can not pass these tests. Ooppps, no job.

[@dpjbdpjb]

Thank you lawyer dude for your kind words

[@dennisstrang5648]

Never take field test.never ever.

[@cma9042]

Take me straight to the hospital for a blood test.

[@dennisstrang5648]

Refuse refuse refuse.

[@HairyBunyip]

Its not about detecting drunk drivers its about getting arrests. Any cop that arrests someone for DUI and the driver is proven to be sober should be penalised. The worst example of this was the college kid who went through every test even drug testing and was sober and not under the influence of drugs. They tried everything to get him in other words only driven by the desire to get an arrest.

[@TEverettReynolds]

Can't you just refuse to answer any questions, including when the cop asks you to perform the FST? Like, don't answer yes or no, just state "I won't answer any questions without my lawyer..."

[@GRoos-b4z]

Yes, that's exactly what you should do. If you're in a state that required FSTs, you should citehorrible issues with both your knees and ankles. Also, always drink vodka, since it's odorless.

[@mariegarside8830]

My "mature" knees with two knee are not compatible with field sobriety tests.

[@user-ik9kt1gm6z]

I’ve got several uncles who are or were cops, and they all told me and my brothers no NEVER take a sobriety test. If they indicate that you smell like alcohol or they believe you’re drunk request a breathalyzer

[@doom4067]

Don't request anything. If they have enough to arrest you they will. If that happens, they'll get their tests at the station, and should have no problem getting warrants if required.

[@GRoos-b4z]

​@@doom4067exactly. Don't request anything. If arrested (and 100% clean), request a blood test from an independent lab. Then sue for false arrest.

[@BM-vj1px]

Excellent video Andrew! Everyone send this to all their new teen drivers.

[@dennisanderson3895]

I once had a county deputy pull me over for speeding in an unposted stretch. He claimed he could smell alcohol. He ran me through every field test. Finally, he said, "I am detecting impairment, sir, but I'm going to let you go." :-D If he HAD found impairment, I would not have continuing my way to work! But his pride wouldn't let him say he was wrong.

[@humansvd3269]

You're lucky.

[@mikefinsterbush2591]

I refused and they gave me a general impairment, but I didn’t have enough money to keep fighting it in court

[@Numb_]

So the best thing to do is remain silent while they arrest you, take you jail, and force you to spend a night there? Very humiliating, it robs you of your time, and it even makes you look like a criminal. Wow we have zero options

[@doom4067]

Once they ask you to take the FST they've decided that they want to arrest you. The variable is whether or not they have enough evidence without you volunteering to provide more.

[@PVT_MaYhEm]

My response to officers requesting "field sobriety tests" on the road. "I'm not a dog, I don't do tricks for you. Absent of proof, you don't have a case for DUI/DWI/OUI/OWI, and any arrest WILL result in legal action against your department, and then I will go after your qualified immunity, and when that's gone, I'm going after every penny you have, and everything you own. You attempting to falsely charge me with any of these offenses, is in fact, doing the exact same thing to me, so I would advise you, if you don't want your life turned upside down, you don't attempt to do the same to mine unless you have absolute proof."

[@MegaMagicdog]

Really? Did they back off?

[@PVT_MaYhEm]

@@MegaMagicdog I haven't had one push that button, yet.

[@Inpreesme]

Thank you

[@TheSupervillain316]

Or like I was forced to do the test despite just being in an accident and injured both knees. Yeah. Go figure

[@GRoos-b4z]

You could've refused.

[@TheSupervillain316]

@@GRoos-b4z I don't know the law. Clearly I was blatantly lied to. Not to mention never been read my rights at any point, which was also lied about in court.

[@MurphCat-zl8vu]

My rule: You arrest one person for DUI and they're sober, you're suspended for two weeks. Do it twice, suspended for a month. A third time? You're fired. ... There's absolutely no consequences for these cops making these false arrests. Meanwhile. the accused has to pay to get out of jail, pay to lawyer up and have a DUI charge on their record until it's (hopefully) dismissed.

[@louisperlman8030]

On top of that, cops will lie about what you were doing. I was on jury duty last year for a DWI case, and the cop gave grand jury testimony that was contradicted by the body cam. It’s going to be a five figure legal fee to beat that. So a lot of people will take a plea bargain, but their insurance will cost them way more than fighting the bogus charge.

[@kevinerbs2778]

That means they had plant in the grand jury!

[@louisperlman8030]

@@kevinerbs2778 probably the body cam footage wasn't shown in the grand jury. All it takes for an indictment is 'reasonble cause to believe ' and 'legally sufficient evidence '. I was on a grand jury once, a cop's testimony is enough to indict.

[@alfredbourassa7863]

I'm 70 1 knee replaced 2nd coming no way I can pass.

[@ianbattles7290]

The clean blood tests proved that these cops were (at best) mistaken or (at worst) lying when they claimed to smell alcohol.

[@Rosivok]

Lying should NEVER be covered by 'qualified imunity' rather it needs to be grounds for the officers suspension without pay for at least 30 days for the first offense, dismissal for a second.

[@frannypalmer2726]

There is NO way I can do those balance tests. One foot is messed up because of tendonitis, arthritis and a bone spur. It is a week foot. Besides us older folks have balance problems, sometimes. I will NEVER do those tests.

[@frodo7287]

Incentivizing this behaviour should leave someone liable for false charges

[@LetsGoChaseThatTrain]

The problem is that it's a rotten corrupt book.

[@thadrepairsitall1278]

It's too bad that the record cannot be expunged upon a not guilty verdict.

[@MegaMagicdog]

I think it can be, but it's tough to remove digital info because it lingers.

[@Lee-xu2wb]

I have strabismus in both eyes and nerve damage in my ankles due to lower back stenosis. I live in fear of being pulled over by an overzealous police officer suspecting DUI.

[@charlesbutterfield3464]

Contra Costa County, California recently paid 8.4 million dollars for a false arrest. We need more 8.4 million dollar judgments for false arrests.

[@justinmcclain6234]

The amount of physical danger they put you in just by being in county jail is significant. My friend was held on a similar charge and within 30 minutes into being booked he was attacked by another inmate in a holding cell. He held his own but imagine if this was someone who couldn't protect himself.

[@Avenus112]

"You're under arrest for not practicing your balance exercises enough because that's how I get promotions."

[@edwardflorence5460]

End qualified immunity. Hold police and government accountable.

[@arat2376]

The armed tax collectors dont give a sht. This is just foreplay to them stealing from you.

[@Taylorchef]

Without arrests there is no overtime, raises or promotions.

[@M0rchaint]

Field tests just like "Casual" conversations are designed to give "Probable Cause" to the officer. Without these they may be liable for their actions.

[@RichardDiamond-cl2os]

So if they are doing everything by the book and getting it wrong, they just suck at being cops!😂😂

[@ianbattles7290]

If "following proper procedure" results in innocent people being arrested for crimes they didn't commit, *your procedures are garbage.*

[@Kharkovkid]

My greatest fear is getting pulled over for an investigation at 4am....on my way to the airport!

[@dummkompf]

there are probably a lot of other victims who had thc in their blood, so the charges stuck and it appears that they were guilty when in reality the thc caused no impairment whatsoever

[@Mr_Gabbles]

I had a TN state trooper try to do the “follow my finger” test while I was still seated in the car. So I immediately looked away and informed them I would not be consenting to any field sobriety tests

[@Bruce4lmighty]

So much for innocent until proven guilty…

[@DavidBenner-cy4zl]

When police arrest persons wrongfully, they need to be sent to prison for life. The department chief needs to be fired.

[@justinwolbert3171]

Great video! I live around Nashville, TN, and have heard several similar stories, even worse ones. Especially in small towns where all the cops laywers judges and the districtaterny work very close together, the DA seems to pressure people into taking plea deals before blood work is back, just to find out later that the suspect was sober

[@GRoos-b4z]

Yea, that's why blood work takes "months" to process. 😂

[@sanjosemike3137]

Fake DUI arrests are a serious problem for licensed healthcare workers and those with security clearances. Both can face revocation for a DUI arrest. Those who face these should be suing the municipality that caused this. Several million dollar payouts will help fix this. Sanjosemike (no longer in CA)

[@SweeturKraut]

This is nuts. I was a police officer in Virginia for about four years. Every time I suspected someone of impaired driving, I asked them to perform tests after which, I ALWAYS offered the field alcosensor. EDIT: that was over 15 years ago, so things may have changed in that time.

[@GRoos-b4z]

Nowadays, cops are doing an arrest after "failed FSTs," claiming the driver's "on drugs."

[@diegomontoya796]

No self incriminating? Why has that not been argued for the 4473 firearm purchase application. Lawers are as dumb as they are evil.

[@Smith-if8sn]

Evil? This lawyer is trying to stop people getting arrested, for totally free

[@missamanda2703]

I actually blew .03 once i had a beer before dinner. I have a seizure disorder so i can't pass a feild sobriety test. This cop had no idea my dad was a cop so i said sure as long as your Sargent approves it because its illegal you get 1 blow. My dad was not happy rookie was written up.

[@themartdog]

How can you say to refuse the test when most states will immediately suspend your license for a year for refusal?

[@johnevans9751]

Andrew, Can our first contestant file suit?

[@Beast-ty1sv]

this is EXACTLY why you NEVER submit to a sobriety test RMEMBER its the cops "discretion" if you impaired *its funny how a cop can be found no wrong doing in weeks yet it takes the public MOTHS/YEARS to be found innocent*

[@VincentValentine33]

I have severe Osteoarthritis in both of my knees, so I walk with a limp and can't balance very well.

[@davidbeachel]

Always enjoy your videos! Where is Officer Andy???😂

[@davidmalkowski7850]

I think the bigger problem is that many employers say you cannot refuse a field sobriety test, especially a company vehicle.

[@charlesbutterfield3464]

Demand the right to talk to your Attorney first.

[@richardhorn7688]

If I hadn’t been drinking I would claim that I’m having a diabetic issue and need medical care asap and need them to check my blood asap

[@EpicATrain]

5:18 But what about refusing a breathalyzer? In some states that automatically means bad stuffs.

[@greypawn7780]

how you call "happy ending" when a teacher unlawfuly arrested and suspended for 4 months with reputation tarnished ? unbelivable .. this should've never happened in the first place, all because of a narcissist officer abusing his authority so that he can satisfy his ego where is justice, where is punishment ?

[@GRoos-b4z]

To be fair, the teacher was stupid to do FSTs. He should sue, though.

[@casperimprovedintransition8002]

I had the volume on low, but I could have sworn he called it "Goobersville" 🤣🤣

[@mnypit]

Been pulled over and gone through these “field tests” 5 times in my life. Was stone sober(no drinks within days or years) 4x and well below the legal limit 1x. I’ve never passed the physical tests and it’s always come down to the breathalyzer. Now when I get pulled and they start down that path I just ask to skip straight to the breathalyzer since I haven’t had a drink in a decade.

[@stevesand8845]

the best one is that college kid who is so cocky cause he knows he’s sober so he’s mocking the cop the whole time he’s doing the tests, and then her gets arrested, and they clear him, and he sits down with the arresting cop and says “do better man, i’m disappointed in you, is this your first false arrest?”

[@codegeek98]

1:34 in Alabama, you're not even guaranteed the right to a blood test. A drunk driver has the right to "object" to a blood draw and insist on a breathalyzer-only test - with no penalty, by law - but a sober driver who just wants that cold exoneration of an actually reliable blood test could be denied access to it, by law, at the discretion of the local police chief.

[@dennisclapp7527]

Thanks Andrew

[@popesnoopy]

Refusing FST’s wouldn’t have helped these cases because a refusal ends in an instant arrest…..

[@MuzixMaker]

Not mandatory anywhere.

[@user-ys8dq3fb2n]

@@MuzixMaker not mandatory does not mean not arrested. Further investigation and you will find that you can and most likely will be arrested upon refusal of FST.

[@MuzixMaker]

@@user-ys8dq3fb2n you’re going to be arrested anyway, don’t give them more evidence for court.

[@undercoloroflaw]

Implied consent can be withdrawn for any reason at any time. Verbally tell the cop, consent is withdrawn. Now what?

[@truthsleuth271]

There should be no arrest until after the blood test results return. Innocent until proven guilty, not guilty until you prove your innocence.

[@thatmaninblack]

Who pays for the blood test and for the vehicle towing, if the blood test comes up negative?