Criminal Evidence and Procedure- Module 11 Assignment-

Special Needs Searches Paper

Paper responding to the following. The Supreme Court has identified some circumstances where "special needs" justify suspicion of less highway stops, one of those being to detect drunken drivers. Do you feel it is appropriate for law enforcement to be able to set up random sobriety checkpoints and stop motorists without probable cause? Why or why not? Identify and discuss at least three reasons for and against the use of sobriety checkpoints. Do you feel that the need for safe roadways outweighs the exemption for suspicion of less vehicle stops? Why or why not?

Explain why you believe it is or is not appropriate for law enforcement to set up random sobriety checkpoints and stop motorists without probable cause. Why or why not? Identify and discuss at least three reasons for and against the use of sobriety checkpoints. Do you feel that the need for safe roadways outweighs the exemption for suspicion less vehicle stops? Why or why not?

Cite two credible academic sources in the body of your paper and on the reference pag utilizing APA Form