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In Utah, if clothes were given as a gift, they are generally considered your property. However, police may have interpreted receipts as proof of ownership. If forced to change into a towel, this could raise issues of unreasonable search and seizure and public decency laws. Consider filing a complaint or seeking legal advice to address potential police overreach and clarify your rights regarding the clothing.Full Conversation
I moved in with my girlfriend and she bought me all new clothes and we threw away all of my old clothes then she got mad and kicked me out . The cops made me give her all the clothes back. So I basically had to leave in a towel she gave me. Is that legal
I'm sorry to hear about your situation, ****. It sounds really tough. In Utah, if the clothes were given to you as a gift, they are generally considered your property. However, if the police got involved, they might have interpreted it differently.
- Were the clothes specifically given to you as a gift, or was there an agreement on their ownership?
She never said if they were a gift. She just told me she bought me some new clothes to wear.
That sounds like a difficult situation, ****. In Utah, the intention behind the giving of the clothes can be crucial. Here’s some general information that might help:
- Gift Law: If the clothes were a gift, they are legally yours.
- Ownership: If the items were bought with the intent for you to use them temporarily, ownership might be unclear.
Did the police provide any documentation or reasoning for their decision?
Because she had receipts where she purchased all the clothes.
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It sounds like the police might have interpreted the receipts as proof that the clothes were not meant to be gifts. Here are some points to consider:
- Receipts: Ownership can sometimes be assumed based on who made the purchase.
- Intent: Without clear intent of a gift, ownership can be disputed.
Would you like to know more about your rights in this situation or how you might contest the police's decision?
But it is legal for the cops to make me pull my clothes off and make me leave in a towel.
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It sounds like the situation is quite complex. In general, it could be argued that the police may have overstepped their authority if they forced you to remove your clothes in public.
- Unreasonable Search and Seizure: Under the Fourth Amendment, you have protection against unreasonable searches and seizures.
- Public Decency Laws: Forcing someone to disrobe in public may also violate public decency laws.
Would you like to know more about how to file a complaint or seek a legal remedy in this situation?
I was allowed to go into the bathroom and change into a towel.
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It's good that you were allowed to change in privacy, but the situation still raises some concerning issues. You may want to consider the following:
- Unreasonable Search and Seizure: The police might have overstepped their authority.
- Public Decency Laws: Even though you changed in private, the situation still seems inappropriate.
Would you like to know more about filing a complaint or seeking legal advice?
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