DOWLING, J., December 9, 1977.
The law of the Commonwealth requires a peace officer making an arrest beyond his jurisdiction to be "in pursuit" of the offender. The matter before us requires a discussion as to whether this mandates a "hot pursuit" to "head 'em off at the pass" in the manner portrayed by the Apaches pursuing at breakneck speed the terrified passengers in the film "Stage Coach;" the unperturbable pace but "deliberate speed" with which the divine...
Let's get started
Welcome to the leading source of independent legal reporting
Sign on now to see your case.
Or view more than 10 million decisions and orders.
- Updated daily.
- Uncompromising quality.
- Complete, Accurate, Current.