Re: Fer cryin out loud Ozzer!

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Well, we've solved that problem here in Iowa. Peace officers may make a
lawful arrest anywhere in the state.

On 11/30/05, Jack wrote:
> This was actually my second offence. I had a dui 8 years ago at the age
> of 21. The sentence was so stiff due to slight exaggeration by the
> arresting officer. The issue of jurisdictional lines was brought up
> during our little roadside visit. Obviously this officer did not like
> this so he fibbed just a little. He stated he saw me enter the highway,
> cross the center divider and drive into oncoming traffic. By the way,
> there’s a 4 foot wall the entire stretch of that road dividing the north
> from southbound traffic. This was argued in post trial motions but the
> judge decided that the stop was legal under the fair police act due to
> the fact that the officer was in hot pursuit, even though he didn’t see
> me until 2.7 miles outside his line.