People v. Alvarado

Opinion

THE COURT.1

I. Introduction

Appellant, Walter Alvarado, challenges the denial of his motion to suppress following his arrest at a DUI (driving under the influence) checkpoint. He had been charged with driving under the influence and driving with a blood-alcohol level in excess of 0.08 percent.

The issue before us is whether the People sustained their burden of proof in establishing the factors under Ingersoll v. Palmer (1987) 43 Cal.3d 1321 [241 Cal.Rptr. 42, 743 P.2d 1299] (Ingersoll). That case lists the factors governing whether a DUI checkpoint is operated in compliance with the…