Legal Rights

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How Probable Cause Allows You To Be Stopped, Detained, and Possibly Searched

Arrest, Court Procedures, Criminal Justice, Criminal Law, Law Enforcement, Other Legal Issues, Search and Seizure, Traffic Violations / Jack Gilbert

Police can stop you with reasonable suspicion, and they generally need probable cause to arrest or conduct many searches. The standard is based on specific, articulable facts—not a hunch—and the rules differ for traffic stops, pat-downs, and vehicle searches. This article explains when stops, detentions, and searches are lawful and what your rights are. By […]

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