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- Sun Jan 31, 2010 4:52 pm
- Forum: LEO Contacts & Bloopers
- Topic: Jurisdiction
- Replies: 71
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Re: Jurisdiction
I agree that it sounds like it was a fishing expedition.
- Sun Jan 31, 2010 3:55 pm
- Forum: LEO Contacts & Bloopers
- Topic: Jurisdiction
- Replies: 71
- Views: 12719
Re: Jurisdiction
It looks like some people need to read a little deeper into the jurisdictional issue...
The CCP (Code of Criminal Procedure) has a lot of information in it. Most people in here seem to spend most of their time in the Penal Code, which is important, but if you plan to stand there during a traffic stop and argue "juridiction" with the officer, you better know the CCP.
I suggest bookmarking the state site rather than some outdated information maintained by a university.
http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/
The way I read the CCP, as long as these officers were still in the county their city is in, they're good to go.Art. 14.03. AUTHORITY OF PEACE OFFICERS.
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(g)(1) A peace officer listed in Subdivision (1), (2), or (5), Article 2.12, who is licensed under Chapter 1701, Occupations Code, and is outside of the officer's jurisdiction may arrest without a warrant a person who commits any offense within the officer's presence or view, other than a violation of Subtitle C, Title 7, Transportation Code.
(2) A peace officer listed in Subdivision (3), Article 2.12, who is licensed under Chapter 1701, Occupations Code, and is outside of the officer's jurisdiction may arrest without a warrant a person who commits any offense within the officer's presence or view, except that an officer described in this subdivision who is outside of that officer's jurisdiction may arrest a person for a violation of Subtitle C, Title 7, Transportation Code, only if the offense is committed in the county or counties in which the municipality employing the peace officer is located.
The CCP (Code of Criminal Procedure) has a lot of information in it. Most people in here seem to spend most of their time in the Penal Code, which is important, but if you plan to stand there during a traffic stop and argue "juridiction" with the officer, you better know the CCP.
I suggest bookmarking the state site rather than some outdated information maintained by a university.
http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/