Remember the ole saying...."Everyone loves to see a Fireman all of the time"...."No one wants to see a Policeman unless they need one". 
As much as my job (Narcotics) gives me a headache and frustrates me at times....I wouldn't trade it for the world!Well since we split fees for my referals I expect that you will be sending me a check for $7,500 as soon as he pays you for defending him.
You can refuse the tests that I offer because that is your right. However; if I observe that your eyes are red, watery, pupils dialated, and I smell an odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from your person or breath I've already formed my probable cause. Once I get you to exit your vehicle I will be sure to observe how your standing, how you walk, etc. If I notice you swaying, staggering, etc. I will note that and it will be used in my report. These are things I will use with probable cause and they will hold up in court. I understand why people attempt to take this method because it makes the prosecutors job that much harder. Remember it's the prosecutors job to prove that you did something wrong, the defense doesn't have to prove anything. However; if you have an officer that is sharp enough and pays attention to detail and has good testimony on the stand the prosecution can still get a conviction. I will also act like I am your friend and eventually get some type of information out of you just from small talk. It's kinda like a chess match.okay, let me pose a question to AR and BRI...
I read something (yes I know, don't believe everything you read on the internet) about just refusing the tests they try and give you. Refuse the field test and then the breathalyzer when you get to the station. Then they have no proof that you were over the limit.
I'm guessing there is some sort of way police deal with certain people who try this, but it got me wondering if it was true. I mean, if there is no tangible proof you can't charge them with it can you? At least not as far as to take away their license?
Or is this a case where you just strap the guy down and draw blood out of him to test?
Don't worry, I wouldn't have the balls to ever try it
You can refuse the tests that I offer because that is your right. However; if I observe that your eyes are red, watery, pupils dialated, and I smell an odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from your person or breath I've already formed my probable cause. Once I get you to exit your vehicle I will be sure to observe how your standing, how you walk, etc. If I notice you swaying, staggering, etc. I will note that and it will be used in my report. These are things I will use with probable cause and they will hold up in court. I understand why people attempt to take this method because it makes the prosecutors job that much harder. Remember it's the prosecutors job to prove that you did something wrong, the defense doesn't have to prove anything. However; if you have an officer that is sharp enough and pays attention to detail and has good testimony on the stand the prosecution can still get a conviction. I will also act like I am your friend and eventually get some type of information out of you just from small talk. It's kinda like a chess match.okay, let me pose a question to AR and BRI...
I read something (yes I know, don't believe everything you read on the internet) about just refusing the tests they try and give you. Refuse the field test and then the breathalyzer when you get to the station. Then they have no proof that you were over the limit.
I'm guessing there is some sort of way police deal with certain people who try this, but it got me wondering if it was true. I mean, if there is no tangible proof you can't charge them with it can you? At least not as far as to take away their license?
Or is this a case where you just strap the guy down and draw blood out of him to test?
Don't worry, I wouldn't have the balls to ever try it
When we first got those installed 8 years ago I was on patrol and for the life of me I had a hell of a time remembering that "Oh yeah, I have a camera with a mic now". :lol:
Well ours come on automatically when you initiate your emergency lights so that's nice.You can refuse the tests that I offer because that is your right. However; if I observe that your eyes are red, watery, pupils dialated, and I smell an odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from your person or breath I've already formed my probable cause. Once I get you to exit your vehicle I will be sure to observe how your standing, how you walk, etc. If I notice you swaying, staggering, etc. I will note that and it will be used in my report. These are things I will use with probable cause and they will hold up in court. I understand why people attempt to take this method because it makes the prosecutors job that much harder. Remember it's the prosecutors job to prove that you did something wrong, the defense doesn't have to prove anything. However; if you have an officer that is sharp enough and pays attention to detail and has good testimony on the stand the prosecution can still get a conviction. I will also act like I am your friend and eventually get some type of information out of you just from small talk. It's kinda like a chess match.okay, let me pose a question to AR and BRI...
I read something (yes I know, don't believe everything you read on the internet) about just refusing the tests they try and give you. Refuse the field test and then the breathalyzer when you get to the station. Then they have no proof that you were over the limit.
I'm guessing there is some sort of way police deal with certain people who try this, but it got me wondering if it was true. I mean, if there is no tangible proof you can't charge them with it can you? At least not as far as to take away their license?
Or is this a case where you just strap the guy down and draw blood out of him to test?
Don't worry, I wouldn't have the balls to ever try it
Also it doesn't hurt to hit the record button on your in car video too!