Frequently Asked Questions About Police Interrogations
Frequently Asked Questions About Police Interrogations Do I have to answer questions if the police stop me while I am walking on the street? The police can stop a person when they have good faith belief that the person was involved in a crime – this is often referred to as a “Terry Stop.” However, under the Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination, a person does not have to answer any questions. In fact, a person should not answer any questions during a “Terry Stop.” The law only requires a person to give his name, date of birth, address and [...]