Florida v. Wells

Supreme Court of the United States · Decided 1990-04-18

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Chief Justice Rehnquist delivered the opinion of the Court. A Florida Highway Patrol trooper stopped respondent Wells for speeding. After smelling alcohol on Wells’ breath, the trooper arrested Wells for driving under the influence. Wells then agreed to accompany the trooper to the station to take a breathalyzer test. The trooper informed Wells that the car would be impounded and obtained Wells’ permission to ope…

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