Legal Question in DUI Law in Massachusetts
legal questioning
can suspects be held accountable for
questioning when heavily intoxicated?
ex. asking to take the breathalyzer?
Asked on 3/11/07, 3:14 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
henry lebensbaum
Law Offices of Henry Lebensbaum (978-749-3606)
legal questioning
The police have a limited right to detain a person who is not arrested. During this time, the police can ask the person questions. During a motor vehicle stop, the police can ask the driver questions, and ask the person to take a breath test.
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Answered on 3/11/07, 8:36 pm