Legal Question in Criminal Law in New Jersey
Can a police officer force a minor (17) who is under the influence of marijuana to go with them to the police station if they are NOT under arrest?
Asked on 12/08/12, 11:51 am
2 Answers from Attorneys
Jef Henninger, Esq
Law Offices of Jef Henninger, Esq.
The police can detain you for any number of reasons. Whether they formally charge you or not is up to them at the end of their investigation.
Answered on 12/08/12, 12:06 pm
Gary Moore
Gary Moore Attorney At Law
Your question should be whether the arrest was lawful because an arrest occurs when an officer takes someone into custody. A judge must answer this queation after a hearing on all
the facs and circumstances of the arrest.
Answered on 12/08/12, 7:53 pm
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