Once a state trooper hands you a citation is the traffic stop over or can he still ask you to step out of the car
Asked on 7/06/12, 11:06 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Cynthia Henley
Cynthia Henley, Lawyer
Technically, once he completes his investigation (presumably for a traffic violation), then he is supposed to release the detained person UNLESS something occurs that creates probable cause to continue an investigation.
Answered on 7/18/12, 4:28 pm
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