Illinois v. Lidster

2004

Court: US Supreme Court

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.

Posture: Dunno...

Issue: Did the checkpoint violate the Fourth Amendement?

Holding: No.

Rule: The interests, once again, are balanced.

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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