Legal Question in Criminal Law in Indiana
Area of limit
Is a city police officer allowed to make a traffic stop outside of his city limits?
Asked on 4/11/01, 12:29 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Ralph Tambasco
Tambasco & Associates,P.C. Attornenys at Law
Re: Area of limit
While it does depend to a degree on the circumstances, an officer may pursue a vehicle which has just crossed a county line after obsvering an infraction or other crime prior to the crossing.
An officer may even become involved where he/she observes a clear criminal act outside of their jurisdiction where the police there have not yet addressed the issue.
Answered on 6/09/01, 12:38 pm
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