Legal Question in Civil Rights Law in Texas

Legal requirements for stopping a vehicle in Texas

Is it legal for a sheriff deputy to park near a beer store, then stop vehicles a block away for no reason other than they were seen entering and leaving that store? Thanks in advance for your advice.


Asked on 10/08/00, 9:30 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Charles Aspinwall Charles S. Aspinwall, J.D., LLC

Re: Legal requirements for stopping a vehicle in Texas

No. He must have a reasonable basis for believing a crime was or is being committed.

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Answered on 11/04/00, 10:17 am


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