Court: |
US Supreme Court |
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Facts: |
There was a fatal hit-and-run. Police set up a checkpoint at the
same time and place of the collision to see if anyone could
provide information. Lidster drove erratically, and was charged
with drunk driving. |
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Posture: |
Dunno... |
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Issue: |
Did the checkpoint violate the Fourth Amendement? |
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Holding: |
No. |
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Rule: |
The interests, once again, are balanced. |
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Reasoning: |
The police had a specific, circumscribed objective, the situation
was one of grave concern, and the impact on drivers was minimal. |
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Dicta: |
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