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Police must have reasonable suspicion to stop and question you. Without it, their actions may be considered harassment. You have the right to not answer questions without a lawyer, file a complaint, and consult a local attorney. Law enforcement generally require a warrant to search your phone unless you give consent. Document evidence of harassment, consult with a local attorney, and file a formal complaint if necessary. Police can only stop you in another state if they have reasonable suspicion or probable cause.Full Conversation
Can a cop stop me in another state just to question me
Hello. Laws vary by state, but generally, police can stop and question you if they have reasonable suspicion of an offense. Could you please let me know which state this is concerning?
North Carolina, the cop has no evidence at all just hoping to get something from me or people that knows me he is a sc cop and been to my house * times and won’t stop calling .
In North Carolina, police must have "reasonable suspicion" to stop/question you. Without it, their actions may be considered harassment. You have the right to:
- Not answer any questions without a lawyer present
- File a complaint if you feel harassed
- Consult with a local attorney for further advice
Can he go through my phone and he just called and when I answer I guess he tracked my location because not * minutes later * sc cops pull up in a parking lot beside me and just staring at me
In North Carolina, law enforcement generally require a warrant to search a phone, unless you give consent. However, they can ask for your location. If you feel your rights are being violated, remember:
- You can refuse a search request
- It's legal to record police interactions
- You can consult with a local attorney
How can I start going about bringing them to court
To initiate legal actions against police harassment in North Carolina, consider the following steps:
- Document evidence of harassment, including dates, times, and details.
- Consult with a local attorney for advice.
- File a formal complaint with the police department.
- If unresolved, sue for harassment in a local court.
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Okay and so they can stop me in another state just bc the wanna blame me for something I didn’t do
Police can only stop you in another state if they have reasonable suspicion or probable cause that you've committed a crime. They cannot harass or blame you without substantial evidence. Your rights include:
- Not answering questions without a lawyer
- Consult a local attorney if you feel your rights are violated
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