King v. State

OPINION

BAKER, Chief Judge.

Here, we reach an age old conclusion — a worthy end does not necessarily justify unreasonable means. Ohio County police officers responded to a party in progress at a rural residence. The officers broke up the party and then required partygoers to pass through two checkpoints — a portable breath test administered to all drivers by officers while still on private property, and a checkpoint set up at the base of the driveway through which all vehicles were required to pass, giving the officers a second chance to observe the drivers to ensure that they were not…