I am frequently asked whether police officers have videotaping equipment in their vehicles. The answer is most of the time they do not. Very often I am told a different version of events from the client than that of the police reports. Invariably, clients will ask whether the officer had videotaped the arrest. Unfortunately, that is not the norm.
Should officers videotape DUIs? Doesn't the jury or the judge or, for that matter, the client being charged have the right to see videotaped evidence? I believe the answer should be yes. If you are going to be arrested and charged with a DUI, the officer should document what he observed on video. The truth of the matter is 99% of DUIs in Miami are not on video.
If you have been arrested or charged with a crime, contact Attorney Michael Mirer.