Police in Portland closely monitor drivers to make sure that they are following traffic rules. While this keeps people safe, it can also result in criminal charges for others. Driving under the influence of intoxicants is a common charge against are drivers. When people are suspected of DUII they face a variety of serious legal consequences. In some cases, DUII charges can be the tip of the iceberg for Portland drivers.
According to reports, this was the case for one woman lately. In this case, police accuse the woman of driving under the influence of illegal drugs. Police claim that the woman was seen committing traffic offenses during a "move over" police patrol. As a result of the violations, police pulled the woman over.
The police allege that the woman appeared to be intoxicated during the stop. Police said they saw clues and signs that she was impaired. They also noticed three children in the woman's car. They conducted a field sobriety test, which she allegedly failed. Additionally, police claim that the admitted to having used Vicodin, marijuana and methamphetamines prior to driving. In a search of the woman, police found marijuana and methamphetamine. Police also claim that during a search of the car, police found more marijuana in a child's backpack.
The woman was subsequently arrested and charged with various crimes. These charges include misdemeanor DUII, unlawful possession of methamphetamine, reckless endangerment and endangering the welfare of a child.
When people, like the woman in this case, face charges because of a traffic stop, they must protect their legal rights. Police must abide by certain rules to search a vehicle and to perform certain tests. If these rules are not followed, evidence may be banned from court and charges can be dropped.
Source: KOIN, "Woman with 3 kids in car faces drug charges," Brent Weisberg, April 8, 2015
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