DUI Checkpoints on the State, County, or City Line

If you have ever seen a DUI checkpoint on the state, county, or city line, you may have some questions. For example, you may wonder which laws apply if someone is arrested for DUI. Also, you may wonder if the checkpoint is legal, and whether the police can search cars that are stopped. Which Laws Apply at a State/County/City Line DUI Checkpoint? The state, county, or city on one side of the boundary may have different laws regarding DUI than the one on the other side of the boundary. For example, some cities in Oklahoma have municipal courts that handle DUI cases...

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