hookset
07-15-2010, 05:52 PM
I guess all the cops have to learn all the languages of the world otherwise the drunks will be released.
Court rules New Jersey cops must advise drivers of DUI consequences in a language they understand
Police in New Jersey must explain the state's implied consent law to motorists in a language that they understand.
The state Supreme Court on Monday overturned a conviction for refusing to take an alcohol breath test because the man, who spoke only Spanish, did not understand the consequences.
The court says a Plainfield police officer failed to inform German Marquez in Spanish that he would lose his license if he refused the test.
Police had responded to a two-car accident in 2007. The officer initially asked in English for Marquez to show his license. The officer then repeated the request in Spanish.
He said he didn't understand what police were reading to him and that he had taken his driver's license exam in Spanish.
Court rules New Jersey cops must advise drivers of DUI consequences in a language they understand
Police in New Jersey must explain the state's implied consent law to motorists in a language that they understand.
The state Supreme Court on Monday overturned a conviction for refusing to take an alcohol breath test because the man, who spoke only Spanish, did not understand the consequences.
The court says a Plainfield police officer failed to inform German Marquez in Spanish that he would lose his license if he refused the test.
Police had responded to a two-car accident in 2007. The officer initially asked in English for Marquez to show his license. The officer then repeated the request in Spanish.
He said he didn't understand what police were reading to him and that he had taken his driver's license exam in Spanish.