The Massachusetts State Police announced that a “Sobriety Checkpoint” will be implemented by the Massachusetts State Police on a Secondary State Highway in Worcester County, Massachusetts. This checkpoint is scheduled for Saturday night into Sunday morning, and will take place during varied hours.
The State Police often team up with local law enforcement when operating these checkpoints, which may utilize over a dozen officers at a time.
The constitutionality of these checkpoints were recently upheld by the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court. However, the police must strictly comply with the many requirements that the Court has outlined, and the failure to do so may result in the exclusion of all evidence obtained against a defendant.
If you are arrested following a roadblock or “sobriety checkpoint,” contact an attorney who knows how to defend these cases successfully. Call Brooks & Crowley LLP at 781-251-0555.