What do I legally have to tell the police?

If the police suspect you of committing an offence they must inform you of the general nature of the offence believed to have been committed. If asked to do so, you must give your name, address, date and place of birth and nationality to the officer. You may also be asked for an explanation of your behaviour.

What states do you have to give your name to police?

Four states’ laws (Arizona, Indiana, Louisiana, and Nevada) explicitly impose an obligation to provide identifying information.

Can police tap your phone without having it?

Yes, but there are usually rules for tapping a phone line, such as restrictions on time so that law enforcement can’t listen indefinitely. The police are also supposed to limit wiretapping to telephone conversations that will probably result in evidence for their case.

Does a police officer have to arrest you to take your license?

Based on the wording of the regulation (“upon the apprehensionor arrest of any person”), it appears that the police officer does not necessarily have to arrest the person in order to take his license.

Can police arrest you if you don’t identify themselves?

Sixth Judicial District Court of Nevada, the Supreme Court upheld state laws requiring citizens to reveal their identity when officers have reasonable suspicion to believe criminal activity may be taking place. Commonly known as “stop-and-identify” statutes, these laws permit police to arrest criminal suspects who refuse to identify themselves.

What happens if my license is confiscated by the police?

DMV sends a “notice of withdrawal” to the driver by certified mail on the day it receives the license and report from the police department that confiscated the license. officer and states the reason (i.e., the officer has reason to believe the driver was incapable of safely operating a vehicle).

Do you have to show your papers to the police?

In a free society, citizens who are minding their own business are not obligated to “show their papers” to police. In fact, in the United States there’s no law requiring citizens to carry identification of any kind. Carrying an ID is generally required if you’re driving a vehicle or a passenger on a commercial airline.