can a cop issue a warrant based on witness

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can a cop issue a warrant based on witness

Received a call from an officer about a
traffic dispute 2 days after the
incident he was called in by a witness
who had witnessed the incident he wants
me to come in so he can issue me a
reckless driving ticket can he issue me
a reckless driving ticket based off of
a witness? And if I do not go to pick
up his ticket can he issue a warrant
for my arrest

Asked on May 14, 2018 under General Practice, Colorado

Answers:

SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 5 years ago | Contributor

1) Yes, a ticket can be based on witness testimony, so long as the authorities find it credible (believable); there is no legal requirement that the officer personally witness the infraction.
2) They can mail the ticket to you and you will then have to respond to it--it does not have to be presented to you in person.


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