Legal Question in Criminal Law in Indiana
In Indiana if the officer doesn't show up to the trial can a public intoxication case be thrown out?
Asked on 6/18/10, 2:03 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Jay Rigdon
Rockhill Pinnick LLP
If the officer is the only witness, then the state will have no evidence to present and it will lose. If there are other witnesses who testify, there is no requirement that a police officer be present just to sit there.
Answered on 6/18/10, 5:16 am
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