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2004 SESSION
HB 664 Arrest without warrant; applicable in drunk driving cases.
Introduced by: Robert B. Bell | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles | history
SUMMARY AS PASSED:
Arrest for drunk driving. Allows a law-enforcement officer to arrest without a warrant a person who was involved in a motor vehicle accident within three hours of the occurrence of the accident at any location if the officer has probable cause to suspect that the person was driving or operating the motor vehicle while intoxicated. Under current law, the arrest must take place at the scene of the accident or at a hospital or medical facility to which the person has been transported.
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Arrest for drunk driving. Allows an officer with the power of arrest to arrest a person, who was involved in an accident, at any location where such person has moved,. Currently, the officer is restricted to arresting such person who has been transported to a hospital or medical facility.