"Greg Farris" wrote

That might vary depending on what state you're in, and whether you're a
repeat offender. I know a guy who has a problem of this nature in Vermont
state, and the police told him that if they happen to be watching, and he
even goes out to get something from his trunk, as soon as he touches the
car in any way they've got him on intent to commit repeat DUI, with the
same effect as if they actually caught him driving.

THAT is all police power trip, and bluster. There is no way any court would
uphold such an arrest, unless he got in the driver's seat. No way, no how.
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Jim in NC