Utah § 6a-508 - Arrest without a warrant for a driving under the influence violation.
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§ 6a-508. Arrest without a warrant for a driving under the influence violation.
A peace officer may, without a warrant, arrest a person for a violation of Section 41-6a-502 when the peace officer has probable cause to believe the violation has occurred, although not in the peace officer's presence, and if the peace officer has probable cause to believe that the violation was committed by the person.
Enacted by Chapter 2, 2005 General Session
Source: official Utah text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 6a-508 ("Arrest without a warrant for a driving under the influence violation.") is part of the Utah Code, the codified statutory law of Utah. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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