2007-02-21 13:01:00 · 8 answers · asked by David J 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
If you are in custody, they cannot hold you longer than 72 hours. They need to either schedule an arraignment prior to 72 hours, or release you.
However, after 9/11/01, The feds can hold you for as long as they want, as long as exigent (emergency) circumstances warrant it.
2007-02-21 13:09:00 · answer #1 · answered by MenifeeManiac 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is the state police, it is normally 24 hours not to exceed 72 without being charged with a crime.
Federal laws are different in that it depends on what you are being questioned for... if it is national security related, they can keep you indefinitely.
2007-02-22 11:22:48 · answer #2 · answered by BeachBum 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The police can hold you for a certain number of hours depending upon the crime you are being suspected to have committed in your place. The maximum is 72 hours if suspected of being a terrorist in our place. If no evidence is gathered and the case cannot be filed in court, you will be set free.
2007-02-21 13:05:03 · answer #3 · answered by FRAGINAL, JTM 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What the law is and what they actually do are 2 seperate issues. Some cops think they're above the law
2007-02-21 13:17:57 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well it depends on what they are asking most of the time it is 24 hours ask for a lawyer the minute you walk in then you are protected for yourself.
2007-02-21 15:01:02 · answer #5 · answered by taterchips755 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In America indefinitely if they make any allegation relating to terrorism, real or imagined.
2007-02-21 13:06:12 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
72 hours. then they have to book you or let you go.
2007-02-21 13:03:54 · answer #7 · answered by cavebyrd 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They can do what they want anymore
2007-02-21 13:05:58 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋