I have kind of a stupid question. None of this involves me; it’s all hypothetical. Say you initiate a traffic stop for speeding or just any traffic violation. What happens if you come across a driver w/o a DL or an exp. DL; or something that will allow you to arrest the driver. What do you do? Do you still issue the citations for everything & then put in custody? What is the proper process?
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Thread: When Arresting? State of Texas.
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08-07-10 05:10 AM #1
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When Arresting? State of Texas.
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08-07-10 05:51 AM #2
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Last edited by Samuel; 08-07-10 at 05:54 AM.
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08-07-10 07:18 AM #3
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In my state (not Texas) I can arrest for any traffic violation, but I rarely do it.
Originally Posted by Frizzz
When I do arrest someone for a traffic violation, the citations are written and issued at the station during the booking process.
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08-07-10 07:49 AM #4
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You can be arrested in Texas for any violation other than speeding and open container!
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08-07-10 07:58 AM #5
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Yes, or vice versa... Originally Posted by Frizzz
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08-07-10 11:37 AM #6
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You can arrest for either of those. Texas law states you cannot arrest for those IF the person signs a promise to appear. Originally Posted by Safety Steve
if the person refuses, he can be booked on those charges.
To the OP; If a person is arrested he is not cited for the charge(s) arrested for. he can still be cited for anything he was not booked for.Last edited by txinvestigator1; 08-07-10 at 11:37 AM. Reason: correct verb agreement
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08-07-10 02:38 PM #7
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Here, we normally cite if you have no prior driving while suspended.
If you have history of the violation, its a long ride to jail in the back seat.
PS, the tow bill for your vehicle, will be almost as much as the ticket.On a clear night, I can see the other deputies emergency lights at least 10 miles away.
But it isnt flat here LOL
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08-07-10 05:16 PM #8
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