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What is a pretext traffic stop?

A pretext traffic stop occurs when law enforcement pulls a driver over after allegedly spotting a minor traffic violation, but the real reason that they’re making the stop is suspicion of unrelated criminal activity. In other words, the traffic offense—like a broken...

What are field sobriety tests?

If a vehicle is stopped by the police because they suspect that the driver is drunk, the driver may be asked to perform a field sobriety test. The intent behind a field sobriety test is to see whether a driver can perform physical and mental tasks. If a driver was...