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ATWATER v. CITY OF LAGO VISTA, 99-1408

The Fourth Amendment does not forbid a warrantless arrest for a minor criminal offense, such as a misdemeanor seatbelt violation, punishable only by a fine.

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  • Decided 04/24/2001
  • Published 04/24/2001

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  • United States Supreme Court

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