Question Posted Saturday December 19 2009, 10:30 pm
Okay a few days ago i was arrested for tresspassing & curfew, apparently the cop
arrestted me for playing games ? but im not
going to get into that. Im 16, he put metal
handcuffs on me & didn't read me my rights.
he also went threw my coast pockets..
people have been telling me i can fight that
in court, because he shouldn't of done any of
them. but i dont want to say anything if it
dosen't matter, so if you know anything let me
knwo before my court date !
es answered Sunday December 20 2009, 11:33 pm: You definately need a lawyer.
I'll tell you 2 things right now that I know for sure...
1. He has the right to put handcuffs on you, because police officers are allowed to arrest anyone they seem to find suspicious. Can't really fight that part...
2. He HAS TO read you the Miranda Rights (your rights - you have the right to remain silent, anything you say can and will be used in court...etc) You can fight this in court, if he never said them to you, because it is a BIG DEAL.
ellen537 answered Sunday December 20 2009, 4:32 pm: Call a lawyer. There are some who will take your case and not require you to pay money up front. If he didn't read you your rights and went through your pockets without a warrant, your rights were violated. Get a lawyer. [ ellen537's advice column | Ask ellen537 A Question ]
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