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Should there be a female matron or an officer present if a female is arrested for DUI?
Asked on Jan 26th, 2014 on Litigation - Colorado
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If a female is arrested for DUI should there be a female matron or an officer present at the time at time of arrest and while being booked?
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Criminal Defense Attorney serving Alhambra, CA
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Francis John Cowhig
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Not necessary for just booking and arrest.
Answered on Jan 30th, 2014 at 9:21 PM
Michael J. Breczinski
Well it is preferable but in many places not legally required.
Answered on Jan 30th, 2014 at 1:16 PM
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No. It's not necessary as well as inconvenient and impractical. A female officer would only be needed if they wanted to strip search you.
Answered on Jan 30th, 2014 at 1:01 PM
No, there is no requirement that a female arrested for DUI should have a female matron or police officer present when she is arrested or booked.
Answered on Jan 29th, 2014 at 8:41 PM
Bankruptcy Attorney serving Federal Way, WA
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Freeborn Law Offices P.S.
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Not necessary.
Answered on Jan 29th, 2014 at 8:20 PM
Bankruptcy Attorney serving Irvine, CA
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In California, there is no such requirement unless a body cavity search is going to be conducted or there will be some other privacy concern.
Answered on Jan 29th, 2014 at 8:13 PM
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Urban Myth, not required by Florida statutes.
Answered on Jan 29th, 2014 at 8:12 PM
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I'm not sure what your question is- if your question is that a female officer should be present to conduct a pat down search of you or if just in the booking area a female officer must be present? Very general answer is no. In Colorado many of the booking rooms are have video cameras. If you are being accused of driving under the influence, I would encourage to retain a local DUI attorney- there are many defenses and mitigation factors that can effect the case outcome.
Answered on Jan 29th, 2014 at 8:11 PM