Keith Van Soosten was arrested by Tennessee state troopers for DUI and reckless driving. Despite admitting to drinking, his blood test results showed a blood alcohol level of .067, indicating he was sober enough to drive in Tennessee. Trooper William Yates-Matoy arrested Van Soosten after he refused a field sobriety test, stating “as soon as they tell me no, I go into attack mode.” This incident marks the second case since December where individuals arrested by Yates-Matoy for DUI were found to not be legally impaired based on blood tests. Many Tennessee law enforcement agencies prefer blood tests over breathalyzers for accuracy, but the lengthy processing time for results can be a significant drawback.
The article Brickbat: ‘Attack Mode’ was originally published on Reason.com.
