Searches And Arrests Without Warrants

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Searches and Arrests without Warrants Not all searches, or arrests must be made with an executed warrant. An example I will talk about is how my brother got arrested for a DUI. Now, driving under the influence is a huge risk anyone can take. Knowing you are under the influence and still deciding to drive not knowing what can happen can cause your own life or others. Previous to the arrest of my brother, the officer had watched him drink some alcohol for over two hours. Prior to the stop, the officer told my brother the reason he pulled him over was because he saw him swerving all over the road. My brother then got offended and told the officer that the officer was stocking him the whole time. My brother’s argument was that he was not driving

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