When rolling into a sobriety checkpoint a few things can make the difference between coming out in your car versus going out in a police car. First, understand that most police checkpoints for DUI are structured in an area where there may be only one turnout or place to make a U turn. The officers know that this is a fertile area to make arrests and will therefore post chase officers to detect and pursue those that use the turnout. Though arguably illegal, they do it and will find a pretext to justify the stop. Second, never go thru the check with your window all the way down, they will smell even the smallest or faintest odors of recently consumed booze and order you to the secondary where further evil awaits. Third, never voluntarily submit to and FST or PAS breath tests in the field, it only gives them more evidence to use against you later in Court. Keep these three tips in mind and hopefully you will not need a DUI lawyer to come bail you out after the fact.
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