With the assistance of local police officers, a private firm conducting research on drugged driving forced Pennsylvania motorists off the road and demanded they submit to cheek swabs and DNA testing without cause. The incident in question occurred last Friday, and it left many motorists feeling violated and questioning their fourth amendment rights. “I feel […]
Search & Seizure: Know Your Rights
The Constitution protects Americans against illegal search and seizure. Most people own automobiles but are not aware of when it is lawful for the police to search their vehicles. In many cases, police officers have no right to search a vehicle during a routine traffic stop, however unwarranted searches can and do occur. These searches […]
