No they can't. Suspicion is NOT probable cause. There has to be an observed violation before they can stop you. I know this from personal experience. My DUI was thrown out because the cop didn't have probable cause for the stop in the first place. There is a procedure that HAS to be followed.
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Yeah, but where do the exeptions stop? Who defines when it's OK to "bend" the rules? I think drunk driving is wrong, but this does kinda skip a few steps in due process. And I really don't think this is true probable cause for a stop.
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That may be, but it makes you sound like an idiot. If you can't communicate effectively, it doesn't matter how intelligent you are.
No they can't. Suspicion is NOT probable cause. There has to be an observed violation before they can stop you. I know this from personal experience. My DUI was thrown out because the cop didn't have probable cause for the stop in the first place. There is a procedure that HAS to be followed.
Yeah, but where do the exeptions stop? Who defines when it's OK to "bend" the rules? I think drunk driving is wrong, but this does kinda skip a few steps in due process. And I really don't think this is true probable cause for a stop.