This short essay details how to speak to law enforcement officers in the scenario of a traffic stop, in an effort to protect and preserve civil rights granted by the Constitution. Violating the stipulations placed by the Forefathers outlined in our Bill of Rights undermines the values the United States was built on. Disregarding, ignoring or never learning about the laws that defend the people against mistreatment in the United States is how tyrannical figures dissolve them without reproach.
Protecting Civil Rights
Special interests will always conflict the good of humanity. For that reason, it is in the best interest for everyone to keep their safeguards well-kept against any tyrant of law. Police being able to encroach on civil rights …show more content…
It is the right of all the people in the United States, no matter whether they are U.S. citizens or not, to refuse search of vehicle, home and of their own person (Know Your Rights 2015); a warrant for search and/or seizure must be obtained by officials before doing so. It always a good to document: officers’ badge and patrol car numbers, the agency affiliated, location, times, and contact information of witnesses. These are useful tools for court proceedings if the interactions with law enforcement results in violation of civil rights.
The response that follows from a law enforcement officer must include a reasonable suspicion as to why the stop was made. A reasonable suspicion usually involves a line of reasoning that makes an individual a suspect for a crime that has been committed. If no reasonable suspicion is given, the detained person can simply walk away. If the person is stopped despite having no reasonable suspicion, it is best to take matters to court and comply with the rogue …show more content…
Constitution 2015).” Not answering a law enforcement officer’s questions is not an admission of guilt (Police Stops 2015). In addition, the Sixth Amendment entitles people to defend themselves in a court of law with the help of a lawyer, as highlighted in the Miranda Rights. Police may attempt to intimidate and harass those in custody in order to fabricate a self-incriminating statement out of the detained or arrested
Protecting Civil Rights
Special interests will always conflict the good of humanity. For that reason, it is in the best interest for everyone to keep their safeguards well-kept against any tyrant of law. Police being able to encroach on civil rights …show more content…
It is the right of all the people in the United States, no matter whether they are U.S. citizens or not, to refuse search of vehicle, home and of their own person (Know Your Rights 2015); a warrant for search and/or seizure must be obtained by officials before doing so. It always a good to document: officers’ badge and patrol car numbers, the agency affiliated, location, times, and contact information of witnesses. These are useful tools for court proceedings if the interactions with law enforcement results in violation of civil rights.
The response that follows from a law enforcement officer must include a reasonable suspicion as to why the stop was made. A reasonable suspicion usually involves a line of reasoning that makes an individual a suspect for a crime that has been committed. If no reasonable suspicion is given, the detained person can simply walk away. If the person is stopped despite having no reasonable suspicion, it is best to take matters to court and comply with the rogue …show more content…
Constitution 2015).” Not answering a law enforcement officer’s questions is not an admission of guilt (Police Stops 2015). In addition, the Sixth Amendment entitles people to defend themselves in a court of law with the help of a lawyer, as highlighted in the Miranda Rights. Police may attempt to intimidate and harass those in custody in order to fabricate a self-incriminating statement out of the detained or arrested