Legal Question in Criminal Law in Texas

I gave police my name birth date and social security #, i also told him i had warrant from pennsylvania that was not extraditable, he said i jaywalked, he left me go, and 1 week later i have a warrant for failure to id a fugitive, can they do this?


Asked on 4/25/14, 4:36 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Chris Dorbandt Chris Dorbandt & Associates

Yes, they can do it, but something is missing in your question. Answer: When stopped or questioned my a law enforcement officer one violates the law if they fail to accurately identify themselves. One must use his correct name and date of birth. SSN is not generally relevant.

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Answered on 5/15/14, 1:37 pm


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