minor consumption
im 17 i was not breathalized but the cop said for him to arrest me all he has to do is smell alcohol on me is this legal?
Asked on 5/03/09, 5:02 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Jay Rigdon
Rockhill Pinnick LLP
Re: minor consumption
Contest it. He does not need a breathalyzer to convict, but just a smell of breath by itself would be tough for the taste to win. While it may be enough to arrest, arrest does not equal guilt.
Answered on 5/05/09, 5:06 pm