Law Student Stands Up to COP

[Snipersnest]

Unless things have changed and I don't know what the Border Patrol guys limitations are, but a police officer can detain a person and ask whither he is going (thresehold inquiry). He also can ask for an ID. By that kid refusing to answer questions, it gives a police officer resonable suspicion that a crime has, is, or is about to be committed.

[AutoMag]

Originally Posted by Snipersnest

Unless things have changed and I don't know what the Border Patrol guys limitations are, but a police officer can detain a person and ask whither he is going (thresehold inquiry). He also can ask for an ID. By that kid refusing to answer questions, it gives a police officer resonable suspicion that a crime has, is, or is about to be committed.

I agree .

If I was one of those Officers I would have been real suspicious of him due to his actions.

Just answer the questions and be on your way. I guess I am old school in that I was taught to respect those in authority.