{"id":1251,"date":"2019-05-07T19:49:55","date_gmt":"2019-05-07T19:49:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/?p=1251"},"modified":"2019-05-07T19:49:55","modified_gmt":"2019-05-07T19:49:55","slug":"what-you-can-and-cant-legally-do-when-stopped-by-a-cop","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/what-you-can-and-cant-legally-do-when-stopped-by-a-cop\/","title":{"rendered":"What You Can and Can’t Legally Do When Stopped By a Cop"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

When you are stopped by police, whether in a public place or\nin your vehicle, you have certain rights, but you also have to follow certain\nrules. And just like you, the officer has certain rights and rules too. It is\nokay to not know these rules and rights, but important to learn them in the\ncase that a cop ever stops you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Continue reading to learn what you need to know about being\nstopped by a cop, including how long an officer can detain you without making\nan arrest and more. <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Cop Stops<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Cops are allowed to stop anyone for a certain period of time\nwithout arresting them, for purposes of determining whether or not a crime is\nbeing or was committed. Although law enforcement can stop a person and detain\nthem without arrest, they cannot detain them for an unreasonable amount of time\nor indefinitely without making an arrest and filing charges. This violates our\nconstitutional right against unreasonable searches and seizures. But \u201cwhen\u201d and\n\u201cfor how long\u201d a cop can stop you without making an arrest is a little ambiguous\nsince it depends on the particular circumstances of the encounter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to Expect <\/h1>\n\n\n\n

During a typical cop stop, the amount of time they detain\nyou will vary depending on the situation. But the reasonable amount of time for\na cop to stop someone without arresting them would be however long it takes to\nask them for name, address, date of birth, a photo identification, and a few\nquestions. This is what you should expect during a typical police encounter. If\nyou are in your vehicle, they may request additional documents, including\nvehicle registration, drivers\u2019 license, car insurance, and title. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Conduct Yourself<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

As the person on the other end of the cop stop, you should\nalways behave respectfully and cooperate with police. Simply refusing to identify\nyourself gives them the right to arrest you. Even if they are being unethical,\nyou must remember they have the power at the moment. So it is important to\nclearly identify yourself, provide the documents they request, and be as\nagreeable and polite as possible. This will increase your chances of being\nexcused. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep in mind that you do not have to answer their questions\nsince you have the right to remain silent, but always be polite, and never\nargue or lie to police. You can simply say, \u201cI do not wish to answer any\nquestions\u201d and they will move forward. If you believe you were wrongfully\narrested or treated by police, or detained or held in custody for too long\nwithout being charged for a crime, you should contact an Indianapolis criminal\ndefense attorney for help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Indiana Criminal Defense Law Firm<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Call 317-636-7514<\/strong> to schedule a consultation with aggressive Indiana criminal defense attorney<\/a>, David E. Lewis. He will stop at nothing to protect your rights and preserve your freedoms. With decades of hands-on experience, you can trust Attorney David E. Lewis to build you a strong and impactful defense against your criminal charges. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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