Legal Question in Constitutional Law in Texas

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Can a police department force an officer to issue a citation for a non criminal infraction?


Asked on 12/02/08, 5:34 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Edward Hoffman Law Offices of Edward A. Hoffman

Re: law enforcement

Sure. Issuing such citations is a normal part of a police officer's job. If the officer believes a suspect has committed an infraction (typically a traffic violation) he may normally be free to decide whether to issue a citation. But if his superiors tell him to do so, he must obey their orders.

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Answered on 12/02/08, 6:08 pm


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