recently i have had a few run-ins with police, nothing to bad, just the normal harrassment of teenagers, and i was wondering a few things...dose anyone know of a resource i can use to discover the laws of colorado. if not, then can anyone tell me weather or not im required to present identificaion to a officer when he asks, or can i choose to remain anonymous? i hate to be ignorant of my civil rights, which will volentary be violated by police at a moments notice. so i have decided to educate myself on what i can and cannot do, and what police officers can and cannot do. if anyone has any suggestions for me please help.
2006-09-07 17:36:43 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
i fell i should clarify...i wasnt harassing...i was the one being harassed...
2006-09-08 05:23:18 · update #1
YA know that was a great question! Wish there was more teens as yourself who wants to educate themselves. As for most of the answers above mostly rude, if you don't know never be ashamed to ask. You do have to show id or give your name. That is the only thing you are required to do. If it goes any further than that like to say as a search of your personal, you don't have to consent to it There is no reason to search you. If that happens you can go to the dept. of internal affairs and make a report, because you do have rights, and being harrassed is not one of them. And all about paying your taxes, that comes down the road enjoy your childhood while you are young cause when you grow up you end up sounding like these people here.... good luck.
2006-09-08 02:37:51 · answer #1 · answered by capster 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
"recently i have had a few run-ins with police, nothing to bad, just the normal harrassment of teenagers"
You were harrassing teens? Why would you do that? That's just mean.
If cop ask for ID, if you have it, show it, dont lie and say you dont. Cops will search you and find that ID anyway. They have the right to search you. They have the right to frisk and pat you down. They dont have the right to open the trunk of your car, unless you give them permission. They wont say "Can I look in your trunk?" They will say "Open you trunk." Even though if they think you got drugs in there, they will impound your car anyway and then get a search warrant the next day to open your trunk.
What else, oh, you have the right to remain silent, anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. You have the right to an attorney. If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed for you. Do you understand these rights? Ya know, those are your Miranda rights.
And you can run from cops and they can no longer shoot you for running like they used to do. Comes in handy sometimes.
2006-09-08 00:49:47 · answer #2 · answered by Pluck That Chicken 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You ARe required to present ID to an officer, if not he may detain you till he can confirm your identiy through dispatch and make sure you are clear of warrants.
If you lie to him and he can't confirm your ID you may be placed in custody and taken to your parents house.
Getting educated is an excellent idea. There are 2 resources for you:
The Colorado Police Officers Handbook (found at arapahoe community college book store or possibly at other book stores)
and
The 2007 Colorado Revised Statutes (which can be found at ACC also.)
Arapahoe Community College also provides a "citizens academy" which covers law and some basic police training. Very interesting stuff.
2006-09-08 00:42:22 · answer #3 · answered by sshazzam 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Police officers are bound to conduct identification checking at ramdom basis. If a police officer ask you to show your identification, I believe, there is no harm showing them what there are asking. Regarding your rights, if it is a normal situation, wherein your cooperation is required (you're not a suspect), its better to cooperate with the police, otherwise, if you have a certain knowledge on a particular inicident and refused to cooperate, they can charge you for obstruction of justice. If you are a suspect, you have the right to remain silent, to be assisted by a lawyer of your choice, and to be informed of the nature of the accusation/case filed against you. Remember, a peaceful and safe environment, not only depends on the cops patrolling the streets, but to the cooperation and support of the public as well.
2006-09-08 01:45:56 · answer #4 · answered by Sam X9 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.megalaw.com/co/top/cocriminal.php
The above websit is a listing of all of Colorado's criminal codes. If you can't find your answers there then something ain't right. As far as do you have to present ID when asked too....................... HELL YEAH you do. Old COP saying goes, "You do not have to have a name to go to jail, but you sure as hell have to have one to get out!" Education is a good thing to get, especially in regards to law, however your reasons for wanting the education are more .******. up than a football bat. Ignorance is no excuse for the law so I commend you on wanting to know, but you are only doing it because you honestly expect an officer to violate your civil rights. The odds of that happening to you are so slim it is unreal. I am not saying it will not happen, but I highly doubt it will. Regardless of your situation or reasons to learn the law, at least you are still trying to learn something so good luck to you and hope this helps.
2006-09-08 01:19:45 · answer #5 · answered by HBPD 126 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all I as a police officer can question anyone given probable cause. Even if you are just hanging out. You must show Identification. If I feel the cause to search you for my safety and protection it must be done. I would run a check on you history with law enforcement. Or warrants. If you have no I.D. I'll probably take you in and run your prints. In 72 hours if they come back clean then you will be released. But you will need to get an I.D. as soon as possibe or as required. Write your name down so if your going to be hanging in my area I'll know who I'm dealing with. Now if your loitering it could be that your making people nervous. So we get a call to come out. Get a job. Hang out at your own house. Keep your nose clean and pay your taxes and you'll be fine.
2006-09-08 01:00:57 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
If a police officer request your identification, you are required to present it. You have the right to refuse, but do not be suprised when the cuff's come out.
Stop whinning and stop being a brat. Dont do anything wrong and you have nothing to worry about. My first guess is that you are in the wrong place probably doing the wrong thing....
You need to grow up...
2006-09-08 00:42:32 · answer #7 · answered by lancelot682005 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The state laws would be available on the Colorado state website.
Try the legislative branch first.
2006-09-08 00:40:52 · answer #8 · answered by coragryph 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Now thats not true,i give a crap.Let me tell you this you ask them are you placing me under arrest? If they say no,then you say then i would like to speak to a lawyer first.If they arent harassing you,it doesnt hurt to show them i.d. after all if youve got nothing to hide then your in the clear.Hope it helps.
2006-09-08 00:46:47 · answer #9 · answered by nohorseflis 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well I don't live in Colorado. But in Missouri we have a right to report things like that.
2006-09-08 00:47:11 · answer #10 · answered by Leri2006 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋