How Long Can The Police Hold You?

by | Last updated on January 24, 2024

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The law in the state of California is clear. You are only allowed to be held without charges for a

total of 48 hours or less

.. Our office does not practice criminal defense, but we can refer you to a criminal defense attorney.

How long can you be held by the police?

The law in the state of California is clear. You are only allowed to be held without charges for

a total of 48 hours or less

.. Our office does not practice criminal defense, but we can refer you to a criminal defense attorney.

How long can police hold you if you don’t give your name?

If you don’t give a name and address at the police station, it may delay your release, but they can only hold you

for 24 hours

(except for very serious offences) and must then charge or release you, even if they don’t have your details.

Can you tell cops to get off your property?

Sure you can do that, absent a

warrant you can certainly tell them to leave

. Its your property. FYI. There may be unintended consequences associated with throwing police off your property as an officer can conjure up a reason to give you…

What happens if you don’t tell the police your name?

These laws permit a law enforcement officer to stop a person suspected of criminal behavior and

ask for identification

. Failure by the person stopped to respond is a violation of the law and can lead to arrest and charges. Some states do not have stop-and-identify statutes.

Do you have to tell police your name?


California does not have a “Stop and Identify” statute requiring you to produce identification to the police when asked

. Just because police ask for your ID doesn’t mean you have to show it. Police cannot force you to show ID without just cause, so they cannot arrest you for simply refusing to identify yourself.

Can the police walk around your property?

This means that the area around your home—known as the curtilage—is protected under the law from unreasonable search or unauthorized entry. In other words,

a police officer may not wander onto your property and start peeking around

, in search of something illegal.

Can the police track your phone?

In the United States the government pays phone companies directly to record and collect cellular communications from specified individuals.

U.S. law enforcement agencies can also legally track the movements of people

from their mobile phone signals upon obtaining a court order to do so.

Can a cop pull you over just to check your license?


California does not have any laws that require individuals to show ID

to police in any instance. Lacking any “Stop and Identify” or “Papers Please” laws, cops are unable to legally penalize you for politely refusing to furnish ID in most circumstances.

Can a cop pull you over if you’re already parked and out of the car?

Can a Cop Pull You Over If You’re Already Parked and Out of the Car? … Technically,

the cop cannot pull you over because you have already stopped

, considering you already parked the car. But even so, an officer can still question you, detain you, or issue a ticket if you already had the car on park.

How long can a cop follow you before it’s considered harassment?


There is no limit to how many times

a police officer can pull you over and be considered harassment, as long as they have a valid reason to pull you over such as traffic offenses.

Can cops open your car door if your locked out?

No.

The police do not unlock your car for free

unless its an absolute emergency such as a baby stuck inside the car. … If you are locked out of your car you must call a automotive locksmith. If you are locked out of the car in the middle of the night then you will need to search for a 24/7 emergency locksmith.

How do you know if the cops are watching you?

One way to confirm surveillance is to use the TEDD approach:

Time, Environment, Distance and Demeanor

. Assume you’re under surveillance if you see someone repeatedly over time, in different environments and over distance.

Charlene Dyck
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Charlene Dyck
Charlene is a software developer and technology expert with a degree in computer science. She has worked for major tech companies and has a keen understanding of how computers and electronics work. Sarah is also an advocate for digital privacy and security.