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Myth or fact: state to state law enforcement?

Posted on 4/29/19 at 1:25 pm
Posted by PortHudsonPlaya
Houston
Member since Jul 2017
3170 posts
Posted on 4/29/19 at 1:25 pm
Let’s say a friend was visiting from Washington and gets arrested for a DWI.

If he just goes back home and says f*** it, what’s the worst that could happen? Let’s say he gets pulled over for a routine traffic stop a couple of years from now in Washington.

Do they arrest him?

Hold him in jail until he can be relocated to Louisiana and arrested?

Or leave it alone as it’s outside of their jurisdiction? Would it even show up when they ran his license?

I’ve heard states can’t suspend an out of state license. I’ve also heard you’d have to be in Louisiana to be arrested. Of course this all word of mouth laws usually translated from trashy people.

What you got legal minds of the OT???
Posted by Zanzibaw
BR
Member since Jun 2016
2954 posts
Posted on 4/29/19 at 1:26 pm to
What state did you get a DWI in?
Posted by TDsngumbo
Member since Oct 2011
51587 posts
Posted on 4/29/19 at 1:27 pm to
Don't go back to that state, baw. And if you do, you deserve whatever happens to you.
Posted by idlewatcher
Planet Arium
Member since Jan 2012
98638 posts
Posted on 4/29/19 at 1:28 pm to
Probably up to the discretion of the officer and the severity of the crime. DWI is pretty damn serious.

I've seen some lesser offenses slide by when friends have been pulled over for warrants in another state. It was one of those "hey guy, you need to get this taken care of" kind of things.
Posted by OysterPoBoy
City of St. George
Member since Jul 2013
45505 posts
Posted on 4/29/19 at 1:29 pm to
As long as you don’t break a federal law they can’t do anything to you once you leave the state. I think there’s an exception for a “hot pursuit” situation, but even then most of the time they let you go.
This post was edited on 4/29/19 at 1:30 pm
Posted by theenemy
Member since Oct 2006
13078 posts
Posted on 4/29/19 at 1:29 pm to
They arent going to extradite him from Washington.

His Drivers license will be suspended until he clears that charge though.
Posted by boosiebadazz
Member since Feb 2008
86377 posts
Posted on 4/29/19 at 1:30 pm to
Criminals should test this novel and well thought out theory with things like murder and rape
Posted by theenemy
Member since Oct 2006
13078 posts
Posted on 4/29/19 at 1:32 pm to
But technically they could issue a warrant. He could be arrested on said warrant and Louisiana could go get him and bring him back.

He would have to agree to extradition. If he doesnt agree to extradition they have a court hearing and extradition is then granted.
Posted by Huey Lewis
BR
Member since Oct 2013
5166 posts
Posted on 4/29/19 at 1:32 pm to
Misdemeanor warrants will virtually never lead to an extradition because the state with the warrant won't want to come get you.

They could though and it probably depends on the jurisdiction so it's not smart.
Posted by deeprig9
Unincorporated Ozora
Member since Sep 2012
76084 posts
Posted on 4/29/19 at 1:35 pm to
My BIL got one in Alabama. Lived in Georgia. Moved to NC. Then Moved to Maine.

Alabama has never done anything except suspend his GA license.

Which he allowed to expire.

And has never attempted to renew.

And never will.

Because he is a drifter.

Your mileage may vary.
Posted by Breauxsif
Member since May 2012
23201 posts
Posted on 4/29/19 at 1:39 pm to
Enough with the “Let’s say a friend” BS. You’re on an anonymous message board

What did you blow?
Posted by TigersSEC2010
Warren, Michigan
Member since Jan 2010
38534 posts
Posted on 4/29/19 at 1:40 pm to
They won’t extradite him on a DWI warrant. Just don’t ever go anywhere near Washington again.
Posted by yellowfin
Coastal Bar
Member since May 2006
99034 posts
Posted on 4/29/19 at 1:44 pm to
They could issue a warrant and have him arrested and extradited back
Posted by mikelbr
Baton Rouge
Member since Apr 2008
49099 posts
Posted on 4/29/19 at 1:44 pm to
quote:

Myth or fact: state to state law enforcement?


Myth - You making a $147k salary
Fact - aint nobody getting extradited for a simple DWI.
This post was edited on 4/29/19 at 1:45 pm
Posted by GreyWhiskers
St. Tammany
Member since Nov 2018
913 posts
Posted on 4/29/19 at 1:47 pm to
My cousin skipped off to Oklahoma for several years to avoid a 3rd DUI from Troop L and when he finally got in trouble again, Troop L sent an officer to bring his arse back to Louisiana.
Posted by sammy762
Idaho
Member since Apr 2016
581 posts
Posted on 4/29/19 at 1:50 pm to
interstate drivers license compact. 45 of the states participate. If he (lets just say) blows it off it will haunt him for eternity. He will never have a valid license again and even if his car is insured and registered with actual working license plate lights it doesn't matter. With the technology in cop cars these days for reading plates he would have no chance.

Also to clarify, they won't extradite on a dui as previously mentioned, but he will keep getting hit for driving on a suspended regardless of where his is at. Eventually a felony.
This post was edited on 4/29/19 at 1:53 pm
Posted by Syd
Member since Sep 2012
5154 posts
Posted on 4/29/19 at 1:54 pm to
quote:

interstate drivers license compact. 45 of the states participate. If he (lets just say) blows it off it will haunt him for eternity. He will never have a valid license again and even if his car is insured and registered with actual working license plate lights it doesn't matter. With the technology in cop cars these days for reading plates he would have no chance.



I found a cop.
Posted by 777Tiger
Member since Mar 2011
93541 posts
Posted on 4/29/19 at 1:56 pm to
quote:

I found a cop.

or someone running from a DUI charge
Posted by BlackAdam
Member since Jan 2016
7269 posts
Posted on 4/29/19 at 1:57 pm to
I got a speeding ticket in South Dakota in 2006. I just ignored it because Im probably never going back to South Dakota.
Posted by Obtuse1
Westside Bodymore Yo
Member since Sep 2016
31115 posts
Posted on 4/29/19 at 2:02 pm to
This is what USUALLY happens.

If there is an outstanding warrant the officer will contact the issuing entity. As a result of that conversation, the person will either be arrested or released. If arrested they will either be held for extradition or will have to post bail and the bail will be transferred to the jurisdiction that issued the warrant and they will be released with either a court date or it will be sent to them.

It doesn't work like this all the time but states are getting better and better about catching these things.
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