“The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.” 4th Amendment to the Constitution of the  United States.

If MADD has their way, those arrested for DUI will soon be stripped of their 4th Amendment protections.

Proposed Law Gets Tough On DUI Offenders

Jamie Soriano FOX40 News

SACRAMENTO – Drink and drive and you’ll pay an even higher price if the governor signs a new bill into law. AB 91 would set up a pilot program in four counties including Sacramento, Alameda, Los Angeles and Tulare, requiring the installation of an ignition interlock device on any car owned by someone convicted of driving under the influence, regardless of their blood alcohol level.

Before that person can drive, they’ll have to blow into the device to get an accurate blood alcohol reading. If there’s any trace of alcohol in their system, the car won’t start.

So the Government can take someone’s breath sample with out probable cause simply because they have had one DUI conviction?  Guilty until proven innocent?

The little device has created a big debate.

“We believe very strongly that as soon as this is signed into law, the statistics on deaths and injuries in the county will drop dramatically,” said Matthias Mendezona, State Executive Director for Mothers Against Drunk Driving.

While we’re at it, how about having every citizen arrested for anything be forced to be patted down and searched every time that they leave their house.  That’ll teach ‘em.

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