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anonymous
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...obsolete? I constantly see the same question asked again and again, with numerous answers, most of which are wrong. Therefore, I will address the 10 most popular. When someone asks, instead of a lengthy answer, just type in the number of the corresponding correct answer:
1. No, you don't have to be read Miranda immediately after arrest.
2. No, a mistake on your ticket does not make it void.
3. No, marijuana is dangerous, and should not be legalized.
4. No, you can't drop charges against your abusive spouse, as much as he would like you to, so he can keep abusing you.
5. No, you don't need a warrant to search a car. It is called "The Carroll Doctrine", and it has been around since 1925.
6. Yes, you can be arrested for calling a cop names. Look up the "Fighting Words Doctrine" (Chaplinski v. New Hampshire). Words intended to provoke are not covered under the First Amendment.
7. Yes, I can check you (and your car) for weapons, it is called a "Terry Stop", Terry v. Ohio
8. No, tasers do not kill people. Medical conditions and drug overdoses kill people.
9. No, I don't have to call a parent before I search a minor.
10. No, I don't need a female officer present before I search a female suspect. She will be searched just like anyone else.
There. That should take care of about 90% of the questions here. You are welcome.
1. No, you don't have to be read Miranda immediately after arrest.
2. No, a mistake on your ticket does not make it void.
3. No, marijuana is dangerous, and should not be legalized.
4. No, you can't drop charges against your abusive spouse, as much as he would like you to, so he can keep abusing you.
5. No, you don't need a warrant to search a car. It is called "The Carroll Doctrine", and it has been around since 1925.
6. Yes, you can be arrested for calling a cop names. Look up the "Fighting Words Doctrine" (Chaplinski v. New Hampshire). Words intended to provoke are not covered under the First Amendment.
7. Yes, I can check you (and your car) for weapons, it is called a "Terry Stop", Terry v. Ohio
8. No, tasers do not kill people. Medical conditions and drug overdoses kill people.
9. No, I don't have to call a parent before I search a minor.
10. No, I don't need a female officer present before I search a female suspect. She will be searched just like anyone else.
There. That should take care of about 90% of the questions here. You are welcome.