Which of the following types of roadblocks would not be considered valid or constitutional?
A) Roadblocks established to detect evidence of ordinary criminal wrongdoing
B) Roadblocks established to check drivers' licenses and vehicle registrations
C) Roadblocks established to help solve a specific crime
D) Roadblocks established as drunk-driving checkpoints on days when the police suspects that people may be drinking and driving

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Roadblocks established solely to detect evidence of ordinary criminal wrongdoing are generally not considered valid or constitutional because they do not meet the specific standards set by the Supreme Court for balancing the government's interest against individual privacy rights. The Court has upheld certain types of roadblocks, such as those for sobriety checks or to seek information about a specific crime, but has indicated that roadblocks cannot be used just for the purpose of uncovering evidence of general criminal wrongdoing without a more specific public safety rationale.

Which of the Following Types of Roadblocks Would Not Be