A driver pulled up to a police checkpoint that had a sign which said a Sobriety Checkpoint When the defendant's vehicle was stopped, officers asked him a number of questions regarding where he was going and where he was coming from. The officers contemporaneously walked a drug-sniffing dog around the car who detected illegal narcotics. The officers searched the car, found the narcotics, and charged the defendant with possession of illegal narcotics. What would the best argument, if any, be for the defendant?
a.
This stop and subsequent search was not based on probable cause.
b.
This stop and search was not based on reasonable suspicion.
c.
The officers had no reason to inquire further if they did not suspect the defendant of driving under the influence.
d.
The checkpoint was established to further ordinary law enforcement needs.
e.
The defendant is out of luck here and has no meritorious arguments.
