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Originally Posted by Jeff Higgins
Like I said, she was part of an "emphasis patrol". She knew no matter what she stopped him for, no matter what she used as an "in", every stop that night was going to wind up a "DUI" stop because she was going to make it one. As such, it is considered "routine" for a female officer to request male backup when stopping a male driver. This was confirmed by his lawyer, because he thought it was a bit overkill for tabs and asked her about it.
In that regard, one would think the timeline on the request for backup would also be key. The kid does not recall her requesting backup; she obviously did it before even speaking with him. She knew she was going to test him before she even got out of the car.
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Ok, so he didn't know backup was called ... once he saw the backup, he should have definitely taken the b-test. I have been in speeding traffic stops where the backup showed up and I knew it was not a time to exercise my rights rather than "yes sir, no ma'm ... etc". and it went from "let's put this p-car porcupine into jail" to "let's give this young car enthusiast a break".
Like you said, it is very frustrating. This guy will have lost all faith in the system. But isn't that something we all do eventually? I have had my experiences where they threw the book at me just because they could. I avoid the law like the plague. Maybe I'll be able to fight back later in life, but for now I need my money for the family and a clean criminal record to stay employed!
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