DUI, pulled miles out of jurisdiction

[tranquility]

I'm from California and not a peace officer and I believe I can make an arrest in Kentucky if a person is driving under the influence in my presence. Sure, I don't get the protections of probable cause, so I better be right, but I can do it.

Now as to the officer, he is not out of his jurisdiction unless he has left the county; even though he was a city officer. If the officer had pulled the OP over across county lines (As this was not an actual pursuit of a fleeing suspect under the law.) any evidence gained should be suppressed.

The key difference between the two scenarios is how the OP was "pulled over". Was it a car honking to have him pull over, or was there some color of authority claim thus forcing the following of the jurisdictional issue? If color of authority, then the next question would be if they were in the county of the city. If so, no problem. If not, problem.

 

[Ohiogal]

I notice the drug addict did not state what her BAC was that night. Still ignoring that question to go on a diatribe.

 

[Michelle08]

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Did I call you arrogant? I don't recall.. would you please point that out for me? And to the officer in California, thank you. That's what kind of advice I was looking for. And I didn't notice Ohiogal was an attorney so my apologies for misinterpretation. Still, this life is filled with trials and when you face them, I hope it makes you all a better person and more knowledgeable about life. And FYI, my blood achohol level hasn't came back yet. Though I'll fail it because I was taking a suboxone a day. Judge all u want about what I've done or even now me being on suboxone, but I've known I had a problem since my problems had problems. If you haven't battled opioid dependence than you wouldn't know what its like. But again, to the officer in CA, thanks for the advice, along with anyone else that has truly tried to give it with knowledge on the subject.

 

[Silverplum]

Did I call you arrogant? I don't recall.. would you please point that out for me? And to the officer in California, thank you. That's what kind of advice I was looking for. And I didn't notice Ohiogal was an attorney so my apologies for misinterpretation. Still, this life is filled with trials and when you face them, I hope it makes you all a better person and more knowledgeable about life. And FYI, my blood achohol level hasn't came back yet. Though I'll fail it because I was taking a suboxone a day. Judge all u want about what I've done or even now me being on suboxone, but I've known I had a problem since my problems had problems. If you haven't battled opioid dependence than you wouldn't know what its like. But again, to the officer in CA, thanks for the advice, along with anyone else that has truly tried to give it with knowledge on the subject.

Are you getting confused by my signature? That was a well-deserved remark from a respected senior member to a different person, and it made me LOL. Has nothing to do with you, unless you find useful wisdom within it.

For future reference, when requesting free legal help, you may wish to refrain from mocking the givers of that profession.

 

[tranquility]

Did I call you arrogant? I don't recall.. would you please point that out for me? And to the officer in California, thank you. That's what kind of advice I was looking for. And I didn't notice Ohiogal was an attorney so my apologies for misinterpretation. Still, this life is filled with trials and when you face them, I hope it makes you all a better person and more knowledgeable about life. And FYI, my blood achohol level hasn't came back yet. Though I'll fail it because I was taking a suboxone a day. Judge all u want about what I've done or even now me being on suboxone, but I've known I had a problem since my problems had problems. If you haven't battled opioid dependence than you wouldn't know what its like. But again, to the officer in CA, thanks for the advice, along with anyone else that has truly tried to give it with knowledge on the subject.

I'm not an officer, I'm just a guy. Read what I wrote again. But, the rest is true in detail. Your keys will be how you were pulled over and if you were in his county.

 

[Johnphebus]

unfortunately there are many loop holes in the laws and many times they can be used in situations like these. What I would suggest doing is calling either a lawyer in your state, or even the sheriff. You don't need to tell him your name or the situation you were in. Just asking a broad question like, can a cop pull you over when he is out of his jurisdiction and also, are there exceptions to that, are legit questions to ask. These are questions that every citizen should know about their state. Good luck. Hope this helped.