Legal Question in Criminal Law in Texas

Evading arest

Hi, I have a friend in Texas who was given 99years for taking off from an unmarked police car. They also said he used his truck as a deadly weapon and this is not true as the officer testified only some traffic was present and no one was hurt or had to move out of the way. My question is the officer that testified chased my friend from another state? Was it legal for the officer from another state to testify in Texas?

Thank you,

Allison


Asked on 11/08/05, 3:46 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
TC Langford Langford Law Office

Re: Evading arest

If your question was can a police officer witness testify, even though he is a police officer in another state; then yes he can. Anyone who is a witness and has personal knowledge, can testify as to that knowledge. TCL

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Answered on 11/09/05, 11:32 am
ERICK PLATTEN LAW OFFICE OF ERICK PLATTEN

Re: Evading arest

It was legal for him to testify because he was chasing him into the other state.

The officer was in hot pursuit.

Sincerely,

Erick Platten

PLATTEN LAW OFFICE

TylerJustice.com

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Answered on 11/21/05, 3:22 am


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