DUI Checkpoints

Delaware DUI Checkpoints

DUI Checkpoints In Delaware

Have been arrested in Kent County or Sussex County Delaware for a DUI at a DUI Checkpoint? Are you concerned about the fairness or legality of the DUI Checkpoints? Do not feel discouraged if this has happened to you. Whether you are a Delaware resident or you are visiting Delaware on vacation please know that you have rights if you have been arrested for Driving Under the Influence at a DUI Checkpoint in Delaware.

If you have been arrested for DUI in Delaware it is in your best interest to work with a skilled Delaware DUI Defense Lawyer. Call The Law Office of Ronald D. Phillips at 302 856 9860. Or, email Mr. Phillips here. Mr. Phillips has more than 15 years experience serving those accused of DUI in Kent & Sussex County, Delaware.

Delaware’s Checkpoint Strikeforce

Delaware has an initiative called the Checkpoint Strikeforce. It is a 6 month program running each year from July 2nd-December 31st. Each weekend throughout the state there is an increased number of DUI checkpoints. The goal of the Checkpoint Strikeforce is to stop impaired, drunk or drugged driving on Delaware roads, highways and interstates. Oftentimes these checkpoints can be scattered throughout Kent County and Sussex County, particularly near the beach and resort areas.

Legal Issues Surrounding DUI Checkpoints

While DUI Checkpoints or DUI Roadblocks are legal in Delaware and help to keep Delaware roads safer there are certain legal concerns regarding DUI Checkpoints. Some of them are:

  • Did law enforcement lawfully choose the DUI Checkpoint location?
  • Were proper DUI arrest procedures followed?
  • Were Delaware DUI Checkpoint guidelines followed?
  • Were Delaware officials properly notified of the checkpoint?
  • Was the roadblock conducted properly?
  • Were Field Sobriety Tests properly administered?

Contact A Delaware DUI Defense Lawyer

If you have been arrested at a Delaware DUI checkpoint or DUI roadblock please call The Law Office of Ronald D. Phillips at 302 856 9860. Or, email Mr. Phillips here. The Law Office of Ronald D. Phillips Jr. proudly serves those accused of DUI throughout Kent County, Delaware and Sussex County Delaware. Within these counties he serves all cities, towns & suburbs in including, but no limited to, Smyrna, Dover, Milford, Harrington, Kenton, Little Creek, Seaford, Georgetown, Millsboro, Milton, Lewes, Rehoboth Beach, Dewey Beach, Bethany Beach, Fenwick Island, Ocean View, Laurel, Delmar and Dagsboro.

Mr. Phillips also handles Delaware DUI’s given on all Kent County Delaware & Sussex County Delaware roads such as: Route 1, Route 13, Route 113, Route 30, Route 24, Route 26, Route 16, Route 404, Kings Highway, Savannah Road, Rehoboth Avenue and Coast Highway.