QUESTION
What can I do if stopped and detained by a police officer for no reason?
Asked on Jan 05th, 2011 on Criminal Law - Nebraska
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I was stopped on I 80 for following to close. Because of CA plates, the patrolman walked around truck and saw wrapped presents in back of truck. He held me for 2 hours for k 9. Was this legal?
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Sounds like a clear violation of your rights. I am sure that you are right and the only reason you were pulled over was because of the CA license plates. The problem is civil lawsuits are about damages (i.e. injury, medical bills, pain and suffering, embarrassment, etc.). Probably, your only damages are inconvenience and annoyance and are not worth filing a claim over. You can always file a complaint with the law enforcement agency.
Answered on Jan 05th, 2011 at 7:58 PM