How long can a police officer detain you without cause?
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How long can a police officer detain you without cause?
Asked on July 16, 2014 under Criminal Law, Georgia
Answers:
Maury Beaulier / MinnesotaLawyers.com
Answered 9 years ago | Contributor
Your question would require a furtehr examinatoin of the events and details surrounding the detention. There is no black line rule for the length of time. There is case law, however, that discusses what type of stop and detention may occcur in certain situations.
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