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Can a police officer arrest you for a PI without running any test?
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∙ 12y ago
Yes.
If they do so, you'll probably be given a test at the station just to back up the officer's statement and make it easier to convict you; if there's no test, a halfway decent lawyer should be able to argue the charge down to "disorderly conduct".
Wiki User
∙ 12y ago
Yes, a police officer can arrest you for being publicly intoxicated (PI) without running any specific tests if they have reasonable grounds to believe that you are intoxicated based on your behavior, appearance, or other evidence. However, in some jurisdictions, a field sobriety test or a breathalyzer test may be required to establish legal proof of intoxication for prosecution purposes. The specific procedures can vary depending on the laws and regulations of the jurisdiction in question.
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