California: Future Drug Testing at Checkpoints

Newsflash from your Hollywood Attorney:

Police and prosecutors are focusing on prevention of inpaired drivers   and drug testing (cheek swabs) may become part of the future.

Under state law, police can stop drivers briefly at checkpoints, without any probable cause, to check for alcohol use if a supervising officers are on site. Regarding the time and duration of the stop is used in good judgment and minimal duration of time. Checkpoints have to be publicly advertised in advance.

In December it was voluntary for Los Angeles police to ask for a cheek swab to check for  drug substances,  legal or illegal. It is against the law to drive impaired under any substance such as prescription pills and illegal drugs. Keep in mind as it stands is unconstitutional for an Officer to force a cheek swab testing at any checkpoint without your consent at this point.

Police and prosecutors are focusing on impaired drivers where as cheek swab testing may be part of Califormia's future.

You will need an experienced attorney to handle your case. Jonathan Franklin is a former prosecutor, he knows the plan of action to take. His consultation is free, if you should have any questions, we will be glad to help.

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