A momentary break in visual contact during hot pursuit does not destroy hot pursuit.

A momentary break in visual contact during hot pursuit does not destroy hot pursuit.

• A. Negates hot pursuit
• B. Ends pursuit
• C. Does not negate hot pursuit
• D. Requires a warrant

Answer: (C)

Hot pursuit allows officers to chase a suspect without a warrant when there’s probable cause and a need to prevent escape or protect safety. A brief lapse in visual contact doesn’t break that chain—the pursuit remains ongoing as long as the officers still intend to arrest the suspect and the pursuit is continuous and reasonable. So, losing sight for a moment does not terminate the chase, and a warrant isn’t required during hot pursuit. The other ideas would imply the pursuit ends or requires a warrant, which isn’t how hot pursuit operates.

Hot pursuit allows officers to chase a suspect without a warrant when there’s probable cause and a need to prevent escape or protect safety. A brief lapse in visual contact doesn’t break that chain—the pursuit remains ongoing as long as the officers still intend to arrest the suspect and the pursuit is continuous and reasonable. So, losing sight for a moment does not terminate the chase, and a warrant isn’t required during hot pursuit. The other ideas would imply the pursuit ends or requires a warrant, which isn’t how hot pursuit operates.