Citizens Protest Labor Day Police DUI Checkpoints

There was an unusual protest taking place in the City of Moreno Valley, California on September 3, 2009 at a Labor Day Holiday DUI Checkpoint that began at around 9:00 p.m.  On each side of the DUI Checkpoint signs, protesters held up their own signs that said “Return (Go Back) – Police Checkpoint”.  According to reports, the protesters were extremely angry about the checkpoint as they felt they were just a ruse to conduct searches, and arrest Hispanics.  Protesters pointed to the fact that Moreno Valley has a large Hispanic population, and that they believe they are being unfairly targeted at these checkpoints.

The reporting of this protest came from a post on www.iReport.com, and many visitors to the site have commented on the original author’s post.  To view the original post, and the comments posted thus far, visit iReport’s website: www.ireport.com/docs/DOC-324563.  You can also post any comments you may have here as well. 

Orange County DUI Attorney, Barry T. Simons, has been fighting DUI Checkpoints for decades.  He authored the Amicus Curiae Brief to the United States Supreme Court in the case of Lidster v. Illinois challenging police use of “Roadblocks”.  In determing which DUI Defense Attorney to represent you in a DUI Checkpoint case, it is important to find one that understands the complex legal issues involved in these types of cases.  Barry T. Simons is such an attorney.  Barry T. Simons is a recognized leader in DUI Defense and he has successfully defended thousands of individuals charged with Driving Under the Influence (DUI) over the last 38 years.  If you are in need of an experienced DUI Defense Attorney, do not hesitate to contact the Law Office of Barry T. Simons at: 949-497-1729 or visit our website at: www.duilawyerorangecounty.com.