Talking to the Police When You're Not in Custody
Encounters with police officers on the street often result in requests for information or identification. Learn about your rights when you're not in custody and the police ask something of you.
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Invoking Your Right to Remain Silent
You’ve seen it time after time on primetime television police shows—cops slapping the cuffs on a “perp” and reading him his rights: “You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and
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Stopping and Questioning People on the Street
Police officers may seek information from people whom they have no immediate intention of arresting, whether they are suspects or simply appear to be sources of information. There are legal consequences both of talking and remaining silent.
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Demanding Identification from People on the Street
Many states have “stop and identify” laws. Under these laws, if a police officer reasonably suspects that someone has engaged in criminal activity, the officer can detain that person and ask for identification.
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