His mistake was allowing the police to search his vehicle...what reason did they have to do so? Probably none. As the article suggests, he thought there would be no harm in doing so.
Also, what about his right to travel?
Exactamundo - Never ever ever let cops where they are not constitutionally allowed.
Not in your house without a warrant.
Not in your car without a warrant.
They are NOT “your friends” “to protect and serve”
I do not agree with it, but once he made the stop , he was no longer traveling, he was conducting local business.
DC is the jurisdiction that can and will convict you of DUI with ANY measurable alcohol in your system, no lower legal limit. Any out of towner stopped for traffic offense is a fishing expedition for those gun grabbers. A great place to avoid at all costs.
He will, in the end, win his case. His lawyers should also bring personal lawsuits against each of the officers who failed to recognize his status. They are simply too dangerous to be cops in DC where this is a common event.