POLICE CONTACT 100 ‘most asked ‘ questions WHAT IF I RUN? Running away can be considered as an indication of guilt. If an officer issues a command for you to stop you must do so. You do not have to cooperate or assist the…
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Excerpt from Attorney Ralph Behr’s Book. Street Smarts- Criminal Law 1.01 – Police Contact. Should I Open the Door if the Police Knock?
POLICE CONTACT 100 ‘most asked ‘ questions SHOULD I OPEN THE DOOR IF THE POLICE KNOCK? Only if they have a warrant. If they don’t have a warrant and force their way in, then let a judge sort it out. If they are in,…
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Excerpt from Attorney Ralph Behr’s Book. Street Smarts- Criminal Law 1.01 – Police Contact. What Should I do If I am being questioned by the Police?
POLICE CONTACT 100 ‘most asked ‘ questions WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I AM BEING QUESTIONED BY THE POLICE? Do not answer questions, do not volunteer. Tell the police that you will not answer any questions without an attorney present. It is the most…
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Excerpt from Attorney Ralph Behr’s Book. Street Smarts- Criminal Law 1.01 – Police Contact. Can the Police Stop Me on the Street?
POLICE CONTACT 100 ‘most asked ‘ questions CAN THE POLICE STOP ME ON THE STREET? Yes. They can stop you. But you don’t have to talk to them. If you were “stopped” in the street by an insurance salesman you would walk away. The only thing a…
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Excerpt from Attorney Ralph Behr’s Book. Street Smarts- Criminal Law 1.01 – Police Contact. Can I try to Make a Deal with the Police?
POLICE CONTACT 100 ‘most asked ‘ questions CAN I TRY TO MAKE A DEAL WITH THE POLICE? No. No police officer can make a deal. They do not have the legal power to make you a deal or cut you a break. ONLY a…
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Excerpt from Attorney Ralph Behr’s Book. Street Smarts- Criminal Law 1.01 – Police Contact. Do I have to talk to the Police?
POLICE CONTACT 100 ‘most asked ‘ questions DO I HAVE TO TALK TO THE POLICE? No. You do not have to say anything to an officer to assist him in making a case against you. The police can stop you in the street and talk to you. You…
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Excerpt from Attorney Ralph Behr’s Book. Street Smarts- Criminal Law 1.01 – Police Contact. Why is the Cop Talking to Me?
POLICE CONTACT 100 ‘most asked ‘ questions WHY IS THE COP TALKING TO ME? 9 times out of 10 he’s talking to you because he needs something more from you to make a valid arrest. The police cruiser may have “TO SERVE AND PROTECT” printed on…
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Excerpt from Attorney Ralph Behr’s Book. Street Smarts- Criminal Law 1.01 – Search and Seizure. What is a Stop and Frisk?
SEARCHES 100 ‘most asked ‘ questions WHAT IS A STOP & FRISK? A cop can detain and (“stop”) and pat down (“frisk”) if he has: 1. A “reasonable” suspicion of criminal behavior and/or 2. “reasonable” concern for officer safety. This applies on the street and at a traffic stop.…
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Excerpt from Attorney Ralph Behr’s Book. Street Smarts- Criminal Law 1.01 – Search and Seizure. Can the Police Search Me on Someone’s Lie?
SEARCHES 100 ‘most asked ‘ questions CAN THE POLICE SEARCH ME ON SOMEONE’S LIE? Yes. It happens all the time. Someone angry with you calls the police and piles on a heap of lies. The police can search and arrest you based on someone’s lies. What can you do? If…
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Excerpt from Attorney Ralph Behr’s Book. Street Smarts- Criminal Law 1.01 – Search and Seizure. How do you say NO to the Police?
SEARCHES 100 ‘most asked ‘ questions HOW DO YOU SAY NO TO THE POLICE? Just say no. If you can say no to an insurance salesman who is trying to sell you insurance, you can say no to a cop: he is trying to sell you a prison term. The…