People v. Sosa Díaz

In answer to a complaint concerning an accident between two motor vehicles, three policemen went to a place across from the fire station in the town of Ceiba. Upon arriving they noticed that appellant, José A. Sosa Diaz, was under the influence of alcoholic beverages, for which reason he was detained and taken to police headquarters by officer Cecilio Ortiz. Another policeman, named Modesto Garcia, remained “taking care” of the automobile. He was not present during, nor did he participate in, the investigation. Returning to the site of the accident after the investigation had been' completed,…