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THE ICE MAN COMETH- Immigration Revises Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9

Saturday, March 6th, 2010

ATTENTION SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS: Immigration recently announced that a revised Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9 will be required effective on December 26 .2007. The new Form I-9 has significant changes that remove five documents for proof of both identity and employment authorization.

Employers must use the amended Form I-9 (Rev. 06/05/07) for all employees hired on or after November 7, 2007. Employers who fail to use the new form after December 26.2007 may be subject to penalties by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Note, employers only need to complete the new version of Form I-9 for new employees. They do not need to complete new forms for existing employees. However, they must use the new I-9 Form when their employees require re-verification.

This is all part of ICE’s new aggressive workplace enforcement strategy, which has included a huge upsurge in workplace raids by ICE in response to growing political pressure. They are aggressively enforcing laws that are already on the books, which prohibit an employer from “knowingly” employing an unauthorized alien.

Consequently, employers need to get ready now, so that they will be prepared when Immigration knocks on the door. Here are seven secrets to surviving an Immigration Audit:

#1 Do An Internal I-9 Audit Now. Don’t wait for Immigration to raid your workplace or to send you a letter demanding to inspect your I-9 Forms within 72 hours to first review them. Do it now. Compare your payroll with your I-9 forms and make sure that you have an I-9 Form for all employees. Make sure that they all have been filled out correctly and completely and that you have started to use the new revised I-9 Form (Rev. (06/05/07).

#2 Centralize the I-9 Process. Train 1 or 2 employees in the technical process of filling out I-9 forms. Then have them always be in charge of completing the I-9’s , instead of random supervisors, who may or may not be familiar with the process.

#3 Do Not Put the I-9’s in the Employee’s Personnel file. Keep the I-9 forms in a separate file. You don’t want to have to turn over your employee’s personnel files to Immigration, since they contain privileged information. (You can put a copy of the I-9 in the employee’s personnel file, if you want, but keep the originals separate.)

#4 Always Examine the Original Documents – Not Copies. It is critical that you examine the original document, “green card”, drivers license or social security card, not a copy. Make sure that you are using the revised list of approved documents, effective December 26, 2007.

#5 Copy the Front and Back of All Documents that were Examined, and Attach to the I-9. Although employers are not legally required to make a photocopy of the documents that they examined, doing so, demonstrates the employer’s good faith, and if questioned, the employer can point to what documents they relied upon, even if they ultimately prove to be fraudulent.

#6 Establish a Written Policy that Fraud in the Employment Application Process, Will be Grounds for Termination. By doing so, the employer will clearly have the right to terminate an employee if it later discovers that he submitted fraudulent documents to obtain employment.

#7 If you Receive a Social Security Mismatch Letter, Contact Your Attorney First, Before Responding. The Social Security Administration is sending thousands of Social Security Mismatch Letters to Employers, informing them that there is a “mismatch” in the names and social security numbers of some of the employer’s employees. Although a Federal Court Judge has issued a preliminary injunction preventing ICE from sending letters together with the SSA, there may be serious legal consequences for the employer. Therefore, immediately contact experienced legal counsel before responding.

Eli Kantor is an attorney in private practice in Beverly Hills, CA representing employers in all aspects of labor, employment and immigration law. For more information contact Eli at (310) 274-8216 or visit his websites: Sexual Harassment Prevention and Beverly Hills Immigration Law

How To Conduct a Public Record Search

Tuesday, February 16th, 2010

Conducting a public record search is done in a variety of ways. You can search the public records through different government agencies, the library and the local courthouse. These search methods are usually free. However, there are other ways to search for public records through paid services that are on the Internet and offline as well.

There are public domains on the Internet that offer free public record systems that are searchable. These also can be freely accessed. Government public records, in some cases, are free to the public, but for the most part, it can be classified as confidential. Usually you will be able to find basic information and so if you are looking for detailed or comprehensive information, you may have to pay a monthly or one-time fee to get more information.

During the past, public record information was only obtainable in paper format that are usually filed away and have to be physically retrieved. Some of the information is stored on microfilm, microfiche or photographic copy.

If you do not want to do the entire public record search on your own, you can hire a private investigator to assist you, but that method can get really expensive depending on how long the search will take.

Public record search can be very time consuming if you don’t know how to conduct your search. This is the reason why so many database companies are offering that type of service to minimize your search. You can get paid membership to join and access the company’s database yourself to conduct your search.

These extensive databases can often be accessible on the Internet. Usually the interface that allows you to search records is user-friendly. You pay a small membership fee to unlimited search capabilities at any time.

You can use the membership database to search for addresses, birth records, death records, marriage records, criminal records, business records, phone numbers, civil records, and any other vital information that you need.

These companies that offer an online database public record search are very popular and are even used by lawyers, private investigators, law enforcement, and other network of professionals. They turn to these methods of search because the information is all put together in one place and it is easier and less time consuming.

Anyone who is interested in conducting public records search to find valuable information can do it manually at the courthouse. This, however, is very time consuming and may require much more research on your part.

Brian W. is a self-proclaimed expert in the court system and specializes in providing free information regarding public records. For FREE ACCESS to his articles, just visit RecordsSiteReviews.com.

Death Records- How Useful Are They?

Friday, February 12th, 2010

Death records are maintained as public records by the vital records department and are available for use of the general public if they wish to view them. The availability of these records has been made in the United States from 1919.

When a person dies, the physician attending to him/ her will initiate the process of creating a death record and sign it to make it official. The death record contains vital information on the person who is deceased and contains details such as the name, date of birth, date when death occurred, and the location where the person died. It also many a times specifies where the person is buried and gives information regarding the person who gave details of the death having occurred.

It is usually the funeral director who provides details about the death and helps the vital records department in creating the death record. The death record can also be created electronically and many governmental agencies promote this to prevent unnecessary extra documentation.

Use of Death Records

As a death record is a certified document, it can be used for any legal matters arising after the death of the person. It helps in acting as a proof that the person is no more and can be used for verification of the death.

The death records can be used in circumstances where it is required, for example, in proving death when needed in settling legal disputes such as property matters, money matters in regard to the person, etc.

These records also serve the purpose of providing proof that the person has expired when matters such as insurance settlements, mortgage issues, etc needs to be settled. It also prevents the possibilities of identity theft where a person can take up the name and other important details of the person deceased such as social security number, driver’s license, etc.

Another important use of death records, which has become quite frequent ever since data has become digitized, is the use of these records to perform a genealogical search. Along with other vital records such as birth records, marriage and divorce records, these records provide vital information about the person that can help a person determine his lineage and get more information on his ancestors. It can also help the person know and create their family tree dating back to many generations.

These death records can be accessed by the general public by visiting and requesting the information from the vital records department or by obtaining access through an online website that provides such services.

Brian W. is a self-proclaimed expert in the court system and specializes in providing free information regarding death records. For FREE ACCESS to his articles, just visit RecordsSiteReviews.com.

How to Access Court Records

Wednesday, February 10th, 2010

These days court records have become an important tool in finding out the history of a person to know whether he or she has faced any lawsuits and have been charged with any crime or have been involved in any civil disputes.

Many people for several reasons access these court records to get details regarding a person or a case they are interested in. Some people even look into their own records to clarify that they are carrying a clean chit and do not have any pending parking tickets or any warrants against them. These are generally done by people prior to attending an interview.

Different ways to access court records

Earlier, it was very difficult to access court records to obtain details about the whereabouts of a person. Only a good lawyer or some help from a person employed at the court could do it.

But, now changes in laws have helped people obtain court records that they would like access to very easily. This has helped many a person because the process is very simple they would want to look into such court records where as earlier they may just have skipped the issue.

There are many means by which you can access whatever court records you want to get.

One way to get the necessary records would be to visit the courthouse and place a request with the concerned clerk to provide it for you. As most of the courthouses now possess a database of all the lawsuits on computers, it is now become very easy for them to search out the court records that you have requested for. But, even with this fast method of access you may still need a substantial amount of time and may need to wait in a queue for your turn to approach the clerk.

If you want to avoid the ordeal of visiting the courthouse and waiting in a line to get the court records you want, then it is better to use other means of obtaining them. One alternative to this is by making a phone call and placing the request for the necessary records. This would mandate the paying of a fee to help the courthouse in mailing the records down to your place.

Accessing court records by ringing up the courthouse and asking them to mail it across to you takes time for the mail to reach you. So, if you are in a hurry to get access to the concerned records it is better to opt for an online option. There are many sites that give you access to the necessary records online but, you need to be careful when you are opting for one as some sites only offer an overview and not an in detail version that you may actually want. This is a more expensive option compared to the other methods of access but helps you save up on time especially if you are searching records from various authorities.

I hope that this article has helped you know the methods by which you would want to access your records. Based on the time and resources available to you, choose the method best suited for you.

Brian W. is a self-proclaimed expert in the court system and specializes in providing free information regarding court records. For FREE ACCESS to his articles, just visit RecordsSiteReviews.com.

Personal Injury: Legal Advice in the Idaho Area

Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010

There are a large range of legal issues that are covered by local Idaho lawyers. Each topic covers a large swath of legal information. This is why most lawyers concentrate on only a few areas of legal expertise, because the volume of work is so high.

A lot of attorney service is centered on divorce, wills and estates and personal injury. However Idaho State Bar operates a Lawyer Referral Service that can help you find a proper certified lawyer.

Discussing the Fee First

Try to get the subject of cost of the service discussed early in the game. Also, get all of the hard facts and figures down in writing. Keep in mind that advice or a simple page of written information given does have a fee associated with it usually.

This is not unusual as any tiny bit of knowledge and advice given to you even is the foundation of their service and is not usually free.

There are some points to discuss with your lawyer to know the expense and the expanse of difficulty before coming to a pay rate:

- The amount of time the attorney and assistants will need to tackle the situation brought to them
- The degree of difficulty
- Ask how their fee compares to others who offer the same service
- Estimate on how much a claim or settlement may be paid out
- Get their training and experience background
- Methodology of fee schedule

There are some good guidelines to follow in getting the lowest fee expense from your lawyer. Mainly you will want to keep the time spent with them limited. Also, make sure you give them the facts, all the way down to the dirtiest detail so nothing comes back to bit you.

Be organized. Get all the names, numbers the situation story written down to relay to them. Streamline everything and realize that you are paying for their expertise, not friendship or therapy session.

For instance, let’s imagine that you are traveling through Northern Idaho and get into an accident in the city of Coeur d’Alene that injures the driver. The driver suffers a whiplash injury and decides to litigate.

After the accident and police paperwork is done, for legal reasons you would first want to search for a Coeur d’Alene personal injury lawyer. There are jurisdictional differences in law, so even if you are not from that area, it would be wise to choose an attorney from that area.

With that in mind, make sure that all information about the accident is relayed to your attorney properly with all the other steps as mentioned above.

Art Gib writes for Beck & Poorman, Attorneys at Law (http://www.beck-poorman.com/injury_law.html) who provide Coeur d’Alene personal injury lawyer services and legal counseling for Idaho residents. They’ve handled hundreds of cases in auto injury alone with outstanding work to show for.

Marry A Russian Woman Without Legal Holdups

Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010

Men who are in love with Russian women might be scared of the marriage itself, simply because they think there will be a flood of paperwork to cope up with. They are intimidated by the mere thought of the tremendous volume of Visa problems that might happen. And that is why they might even back out from the marriage.

If you are one of those men, you must bear in mind that such problems should not deter you from acquiring your true love, or your love is probably not true at all. It is right that there will be paperwork to do, and you cannot avoid it, but just think about the bliss when you will actually be able to marry a Russian woman you love. Do not entertain people who suggest to you that the woman is marrying you only for your money, or to get a citizenship. While it may be true even, it is also true that Russian women are made to love. They will be very faithful companions to you once you are betrothed to each other.

You must be sure why you are marrying a Russian woman in the first place. Is it love? If it is, then there is no reason why some people’s deterring comments or some amount of paperwork should stop you. Wherever you saw the Russian woman of your dreams, in her country, in yours or even on an online dating site, it is now important that you are in love. You must marry her and bring her home, disregarding all the problems that might crop up on the way.

Try to understand a bit about the Fiance Visa, because that is what you will need to know first. This Visa is also known as the K1 Visa. With this Visa, you can bring your Russian woman into the United States for a particular time. This time is accorded for you to get married, and usually extends up to three months. This time limit is sufficient for you to make your final decision about the big step.

The Fiance Visa is a non immigrant Visa. Though this Visa will grant the Russian woman you want to marry rights to stay with you for some time, it does not make her a citizen. Hence, after you have married, you must prove that you are living together as a functional family. This will enable you to fill a Petition for Alien Fiance, form number I-129F.

You will be able to take your fiancee to your home country with this petition, and then solemnize the marriage. If she has children, then the children will need to fill out petitions for K3 Visas to enter the United States. That will enable them to get full citizenship within the country. Your spouse will get full citizenship through the K4 Visa, which can be applied for after the marriage. In this way, you will be able to live together. All these Visas also allow the citizens to seek for jobs and get full citizenship rights. An Employment Authorization Document could be needed for getting employed.

All this is not so difficult as it seems. There are precise guidelines for filling up each document, and there are also some agencies that can help you with procedural requirements. This will make things much simpler for you. Also, some attorneys can help you apply for the right Visas at the right time, and go about marrying your Russian woman in the right manner. It will cost money, but it is all worth the expense.

Most men who marry a Russian woman allow professionals to do the spadework for them by indulging in a little expense. They only prefer sitting back and enjoying the fruits of their hard dating labor!

Russian women are known to be amongst the most beautiful, stylish, well dressed, educated & family orientated women on the planet. If you are serious about finding a Russian bride, you must read our hard hitting and honest reviews of the top Russian dating web sites. Don’t be a victim of Russian dating scams. Learn more.

About Pennsylvania Worker’s Compensation

Sunday, January 31st, 2010

Jobs play an important role in the quality of our lives and the lives of our family members. Work often determines where we live, how much time we can spend with our families and how much money we make. They also require our time, commitment and expertise in return for an income and a certain level of security.

One form of security that a company provides for the people who keep it running is worker’s compensation. Because there are thousands of people injured, and even killed, on the job every year, every state has its own worker’s compensation program. Employers are required to carry some form of compensation insurance, but the requirements they must meet can vary drastically from state to state.

As one of the most industrialized and populated states in the country, Pennsylvania provides a compensation program that affects a large number of workers. People are naturally drawn to the beautiful landscape and booming economy that Pennsylvania offers, but many of the jobs available in the state, such as flying, fishing, farming, truck driving, mining and iron working, fall under the category of the 10 most dangerous occupations. Consequently, learning about the process of claiming adequate Pennsylvania worker’s compensation is wise if you live and work in the state.

Most individuals move smoothly through life without ever encountering catastrophes on the job, but accidents and injuries can occur in even the safest working environments. So employees need to know the steps to take when a potential accident occurs. After obtaining the proper medical attention to treat your injury, make sure that you report the injury and circumstances connected with the event to your employer.

This must be done in a timely manner. Trying to report an injury weeks, months or years after it occurred will not lead to any compensation. An injured worked usually has a couple of days to report any injuries after an accident occurs if they want to be compensated accordingly.

Next to reporting the injury, keeping good records is the second most important step employees can take in acquiring the proper compensation. Try to record information like the time and date of the accident, the events that took place at that time and nature of the injury. Your employer should provide you with a claim form to fill out and he or she should file an accident report as well.

If you encounter any trouble or delays, an attorney can help guide you through the compensation process and work to make sure your rights are protected. Compensation laws can be complicated and subject to change so workers tend to be more successful at obtaining compensation when they enlist the help of attorneys with specialized knowledge in the field.
Hopefully, you and your loved ones will never be injured or killed on the job, but if it ever happens, you will know the first steps to take and there are experienced attorneys nearby to help guide you through the legalities.

Art Gib writes for the law offices of Lenard A. Cohen (http://www.lenardcohen.com/workers-compensation.php), who specialize in Pennsylvania worker’s compensation law.

Where to Reach Out for Worker’s Comp Help in Philly

Friday, January 29th, 2010

Construction and physical labor industry in Philadelphia is quite common vocation for many citizens. With it comes the possible risk of injury and the need for compensation that follows. If the employer cannot foot the lost wages, then a claim for workers compensation can be filed through the state of PA . There is a good deal of claims for workers compensation, and the steps and time frame can be hard and lengthy. The following information will go over some routes in finding more resources regarding Philadelphia workers compensation as well as those in the rest of the state of Pennsylvania.

The Filing Process

So according to the PA Workers’ Compensation Act, almost all employers have to provide workers compensation coverage for their employees, which included even part-time or seasonal work staff. However, there are some who can actually either elect out of workers compensation and there are some workers who may be exempt such as: agricultural workers, volunteers, and casual workers. If you are one of these, and are injured, check to see if your company had submitted any compensation coverage or you can read further to source further help.

In the Pennsylvania government they have the forms with the prefix LIBC. After your employer was notified of the accident a LIBC-500 form is to be claimed. Note that you will want to tell your employer within 21 days of the injury to get the claim rolling. From there it’s up to your employer to report to their insurance who will also report to the appropriate PA bureau in short order. After the form is dropped off with the state bureau, depending on circumstance, you’ll receive notice prompts on what to do. Some of the language can get pretty heavy, and the compensation, if approved, is usually around the 100 dollars per week range. Some workers, depending on the damage and disability they are going through, will decide to litigate for further coverage.

Attorneys and Other Help

In Philadelphia it’s certainly not hard to find those who want to help you when there is money involved. But it also should be a warning to be careful with who you choose as a lawyer if you are hurt and want to litigate for further workers comp. A good source if you are associated with the Union is to contact your local chapter. A chapter’s site may actually have good references and may even have a flow of events for you to follow while referencing a WC claim. They may have someone you can call up for advice. Some attorneys give discounts on fees for union employees.

While looking for an attorney, as a precaution, check with the PA bar association before you obligate yourself to a lawyer. Make sure their practice is of a reputable sort (refer to the first paragraph).

When finding an attorney, try looking them up by location and type of litigation. For instance, if had an auto accident while on the job look under Philadelphia auto accident attorney or lawyer as a search term, or again check with the bar association index.

The author, Art Gib, is a freelance writer. Daniel M. Jaffe (http://www.danjaffelaw.com/) is a Philadelphia construction accident attorney. He has represented individuals for 30 years, giving the individual great legal leverage and personal justice with legitimate litigation cases.

Reasonableness Under The United States Sentencing Guidelines

Saturday, January 23rd, 2010

In recent years, several decisions by the United States Supreme Court have determined how federal courts now apply the federal guidelines at sentencing. The most notable is United States v. Booker, 543 U.S. 220 (2005), where the Supreme Court transformed the federal sentencing guidelines from mandatory to advisory as a way of curing a defect that rendered the guidelines unconstitutional.

In Booker, the Court directed that sentences meted out under the newly advisory guidelines should be reviewed, if challenged, by the federal courts of appeals to determine whether they are “reasonable.” In response, a number of appellate courts gravitated back to the guidelines. They affirmed as “reasonable” within-guideline range sentences, but vacated as “not reasonable” sentences that fell below the guideline range.

The picture became a little more cloudy last year with the decision Rita v. United States, 128 S. Ct. 19 (2007). There the Supreme Court addressed whether a within-guideline sentence could be “presumed reasonable” and determined that it could.

The question of how or whether the presumption applies to sentences below the guideline range was not decided because the petitioner in the companion case, Claiborne v. United States, 127 S. Ct. 2245 (2007), died while it was pending and his case was dismissed.

In the fall of 2007, the Court granted certiorari to the case Gall v. United States, 128 S.Ct. 586 (2007) to answer the question that it was not able to do in Claiborne. On December 11, 2007, the Supreme Court ruled that federal district court judges have greater latitude in imposing a sentence that falls outside the Sentencing Guideline range for a particular sentence.

The Court held that district courts need not be required to give “extraordinary reasons” for departing from the Guidelines, as long as they do no abuse their discretion in imposing a particular sentence.

The Court was not finished yet as it had granted another case by the name of Kimbrough v. United States, 128 S. Ct. 558 (2007), certiorari in order to answer additional questions about the use of the guidelines at sentencing.

In Kimbrough, the Supreme Court affirmed that district court judges have the discretion to deviate from federal sentencing guidelines and to consider other factors – including disparities in crack and powder cocaine sentences – when issuing sentences to drug offenders. This decision seemed to go hand in hand with the United States Sentencing Commission’s amendment to the guidelines that reduced the crack offender offense levels due to disparity.

Many experts agree that these decisions have given federal district judges back the discretion that was once stripped away from them at sentencing. In the pre-Booker days, the sentencing judge had no choice but to follow the guidelines or else run the risk of being reversed by a government appeal in the appellate court.

Finally, these district judges are now free to exercise some long overdue common sense in determining an offender’s sentence.

Does Your State Allow Drunk Driving Checkpoints or Roadblocks?

Thursday, January 14th, 2010

DUI checkpoints are recognizable by the long line of cars and the group of police officers stopping each car asking questions to each driver.

Drunk driving checkpoints or roadblocks have been found to be a reasonable search and seizure by the United States Supreme Court in Michigan Police v. Sitz, 496 U.S. 444 (1990). It found that the public concern about drunk driving outweighed the interference of the individual liberty of the driver who is stopped.

Some of the frustrations by legal motorists have been the fear and surprise of the roadblock, the feeling that they must submit to the check and can’t turn around, and the inconvenience of the amount of time for the police officer to reach their car which may be as long as 30 minutes.

Fear and surprise of an unannounced roadblock has been a concern for citizens. In Sitz, the Court reasoned that the “other drivers could see the backup of cars and how each car is being detained for a short period. This would inform approaching motorists that the stop was authorized and non-random, thereby lessening the potential for fear and surprise.”

Fear and surprise is an element that has been of concern so governments have required police agencies to prepare and follow guidelines for all checkpoints. Some states go further and require public notice of upcoming checkpoints.

What about if officers park outside of bars and wait to pull over cars? This could be considered a roving patrol where the police officers stop cars at other than fixed checkpoints. Here they would need either a warrant or probable cause for a search as ruled in Almeida-Sanchez v. United States, 413 U.S. 266 (1973).

There are 38 states, and the District of Columbia that conduct sobriety checkpoints.

Eleven states do not conduct sobriety checkpoints because they are either considered illegal by law or state constitution or the state has no explicit authority to conduct them.

These states are: Alaska, Idaho, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, Oregon, Rhode Island, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

Texas prohibits sobriety checkpoints based on their interpretation of the U.S. Constitution.

Interestingly, Michigan which was the State that the U.S. Supreme Court decided in allowing checkpoints, ended up ruling that checkpoints were not permissible under the Michigan State Constitution.

Even with the states that do allow sobriety checkpoints, there are some interesting interpretations on its checkpoint laws. It seems generally that most states allow a motorist to make a legal U-turn or turn off a side road and not need to go through the checkpoint.

Pennsylvania Has been made legal under state and federal Constitution.

Under Commonwealth v. Pacek, 691 A.2d 466 (Pa. Super. 1997), “a checkpoint does not have to provide a legal means of avoidance.”

“Checkpoints must be located in area where DUI is prevalent.” Commonwealth v. Blee, 695 A.2d 802 (Pa. Super. 1997).

“Legal U-turn in advance of checkpoint does not justify a stop.” Commonwealth v. Scavello, 703 A.2d 36 (PA. Super. 1997).

“A checkpoint conducted at a toll booth was held illegal because it was not conducted in accordance with state Supreme Court guidelines.” Commonwealth v. Yashinski, 723 A.2d 104 (Pa. Super. 1988).

New York Has been upheld under federal Constitution.

“Turning into a parking lot to evade a checkpoint is cause for an investigatory stop.” People v. Chaffee, 590 N.Y.S.2d 625 (A.D. 4 Dist. 1992); but “turning off a highway before reaching a checkpoint on to another road is not cause for a stop.” People v. Rocket, 594 N.Y.S.2d 568 (Just. Ct. 1992).

“New York does not require written guidelines for a checkpoint.” People v. Collura, 610 N.Y.S.2d (N.Y. CityCrim. Ct. 1994).

“Delaware Has been made legal under state law and federal Constitution.” Delaware v. Prouse, 440 U.S. 648 (1979).

“A trial court has held that a legally executed U-turn in advance of a checkpoint did not justify a stop.” Howard v. Voshell, 621 A.2d 804 (Del. Super. 1992).

“Florida Has been made legal under federal Constitution.” State v. Jones, 483 So. 2d 433 (1986). Campbell v. State, 679 So.2d 1168 (Fla. 1996)

Found a checkpoint deficient under Jones because the written guidelines were insufficient, especially with regard to the method for choosing which vehicle(s) to stop.

“A delay of less than five minutes before a driver was asked to exit the vehicle was found to be permissible.” Cahill v. State, 595 So.2d 258 (Fla. App. 4 Dist. 1992).

Indiana Has been made legal under state Constitution

Previously, “checkpoints had been conducted in Indiana under Garcia, which held checkpoints legal under the federal constitution.” State v. Garcia, 500 N.E.2d 158 (Ind. 1986), cert. den. 481 U.S. 1014 (1987); Snyder v. State, 538 N.E.2d 961 (Ind. App. 4 Dist. 1989). In the Snyder case, the court held that “avoiding a checkpoint was sufficient cause to conduct a stop.”

“Massachusetts has been made legal under state and federal Constitution.” Commonwealth v. Shields, 521 N.E.2d 987 (Mass. 1988); Commonwealth v. Cameron, 545 N.E.2d 619 (Mass. App. Ct. 1989).

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