Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

is it legal for a on duty police officer to ride in my car as a passager knowing that i had been drinking


Asked on 3/18/12, 4:41 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Michael Stone Law Offices of Michael B. Stone Toll Free 1-855-USE-MIKE

Try not to hit any pedestrians, OK?

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Answered on 3/18/12, 5:12 pm
Edward Hoffman Law Offices of Edward A. Hoffman

Yes. It may not be wise, but there is no law that forbids it.

There is a difference between knowing that you've been drinking and believing that you were legally drunk. My guess, though, is that he believed you were and then got you to let him into your car so he could arrest you when you started driving. That strategy is probably legal, but you should discuss the specifics of your case with a lawyer as soon as possible.

Good luck.

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Answered on 3/19/12, 12:00 pm


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