Driving – Police stopped to arrest you? When driving a police officer cannot simply pull you over and arrest you. He or she must have probable cause to pull you over. There must be good reason to suspect you that you are driving while intoxicated or breaking other laws, such as speeding, driving without switching your lights at night or were driving in a dangerous manner. You may wish to consult an experienced lawyer to investigate the facts and to determine whether or not the officer had done the right thing or had a probable cause to pull you over and arrest you. In Malaysia, under the Criminal Procedure Code, it must be based on credible information, reasonable suspicion or that a reasonable complaint had been lodged against you. Mind you, police have no absolute power and you can also sue the police for wrongful arrest, assault and prosecution. Caught for Drunk Driving? The outcome of a drunk driving case depends upon the prosecutor’s ability to prove you were driving under the influence of alcohol exceeding a certain legal limit. The proof must be beyond a reasonable doubt. The state may adduce testimony from the patrol or police officer regarding […]
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