Palm Bay Police Using Skype to Obtain Warrants in DUI cases
Palm Bay Detectives are now using Skype technology in getting warrants for suspected DUI drivers. The length of time between a driver stopped or suspected of a DUI to when he or she actually submits to a breathalyzer or blood test can be quite a bit of time.
The longer the time in between the better chance the results will not be as accurate. Therefore, this new process will be interesting to see if it is deemed appropriate. The officers will email the warrant the judge from the scene. The officer then skypes in with the judge to formally swear to the warrant.
Skype is a technology where computer users can see and speak to one another at the same time using the computer's camera. Once the judge accepts the sworn affidavit for the warrant, he or she can sign it and the officer will then be able to conduct a blood test on a driver suspected of DUI.
For more information, you should speak with an attorney.
Michael A. Atter
Former Prosecutor
Keith L. Maynard
Former Assistant Public Defender
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