Commonwealth v. Tarbert

Supreme Court of Pennsylvania · Decided 1987-12-29

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OPINION ANNOUNCING THE JUDGMENT OF THE COURT NIX, Chief Justice. The instant appeals present a common issue, namely, whether the police may set up systematic roadblocks for the purpose of stopping and observing drivers to determine whether they are operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol. In Commonwealth v. Tarbert, <a href="/opinion/2190434…

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