Neighbours in apartment blasting stereo from 11pm to 2am..cops have been out 3 times, because people have complained..actually i am curious as to what "powers" the police actually have..especially if they come out one more time..what CAN they ACTUALLY do??
Confiscate their stereo, Haul them away???
2006-07-08 20:49:43 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Get many people to complain and have them arrested. In the meantime, look to move away from that area... You can't argue with ignorant people. Just move.
2006-07-09 01:32:15 · answer #1 · answered by johncharlesrealty 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Get enough people to complain, call the cops (preferably when your neighbors are being loud) and they can give them a fine, possibly put them in jail for the night (depends on your state). They can't confiscate a stereo, that would be theft. But call and make a big deal about it, and get as many neighbors to agree.
2006-07-08 20:55:06 · answer #2 · answered by cognitively_dislocated 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depending on the municipality you live in...
In a house...the police have the power to write a ticket, but really have no power to make them pay it; BUT you can call your municipal by-law officer and have them write out a citation and it goes on their property tax.
In an apartment...they can be evicted if they ignore warnings and is given 60 days notice. Have your super or landlord document dates and times police had to attend.
Unfortunately, in most municipalities excessive noise after hours (usually 2300hrs) is only a by-law infraction.
2006-07-08 21:14:49 · answer #3 · answered by anthrotistic 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
next time you call the cops, instead of saying the stereo is too loud, say it sounds like somebody is fighting. more cops will show up and they will have the legal right to enter the apartment, even if the tenant does not wish to allow them access.
2006-07-08 20:57:08 · answer #4 · answered by hotrod9230 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They can issue a citation. And, depending on your local laws, could potentially arrest them, but that usually doesn't happen. Most people just get a ticket.
2006-07-08 20:56:57 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think they could give them a citation for disturbing the peace and if they continue to do it the police may be able to arrest them probably for disorderly conduct if they repeatedly ignore the cop's warnings.
2006-07-08 20:55:20 · answer #6 · answered by DawnDavenport 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
write them a ticket most likely to appear in court, of course will the neighbors be willing to testify in court against them???
2006-07-09 08:46:36 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They can be taking court under a public order offence.
2006-07-08 22:20:27 · answer #8 · answered by willowbee 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
confinscate their stereo......lol, that would be hilarious.
2006-07-08 20:53:11 · answer #9 · answered by rockstar12321 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋