JUDGE THROWS OUT SUSPENSION – “THIS IS NOT RUSSIA!”
Attorney Harold L. Wallin reports another victory for one of his clients. Abelino was stopped by a Chicago police officer for going through a red light. After the police flashed their mars lights, Abelino pulled over and made a proper stop. He then exited his vehicle without swaying or needing support. The officer determined, without benefit of any field sobriety tests, that Abelino was intoxicated and placed him under arrest. In ruling that the officer did not have reasonable grounds to believe that Mr. A. was under the influence of alcohol before he arrested him, the Circuit Court Judge thundered that, “this is not Russia ,” and that in the United States a police officer cannot first arrest someone before determining whether or not they have committed a crime.
Abelino works as a driver to support his family. Because of the officer’s illegal arrest, he was about to lose his ability to work and support his family. Thankfully, his suspension has now been rescinded and he can continue to work.
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