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Last Answer on October 29, 2014

If you are under age, and run from the police what are the consequences?

Asked by jojo almost 12 years ago

From a legal perspective, a fine, probation or jail time are all possibilities.

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could you please look up the name doris williams born september 7th 1987 and see if she's a real person please. i met her online and she's asking me to send her money to south africa i am afraid that i am being scammed.

Asked by Johnny Fletcher almost 12 years ago

Don't be afraid - you are being scammed.

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My daughter's father is selling pot so he has large amounts and has guns and money in a big safe in his room and I am wondering if I call the police, will they go over there or would anything even happen? I don't wany my daughter going there anymore.

Asked by luna almost 12 years ago

Call your local police department and ask for their assistance. They will know what to do.

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I want to get arrested for a day ! What can I do ?

Asked by Kate about 12 years ago

Try doing something useful like working in a homeless shelter for the day.

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So you said you value prior military experience but not expensive college when considering a PO candidate. What if someone went to Yale ROTC (and obviously joined the military.) Then would the edu. only be a plus? (Since it was prob. free?)

Asked by ROB about 12 years ago

See below.

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If some one is complying with the officer at what point is the officer justified in shooting someone

Asked by Jamiyssalinn@gmail.com almost 12 years ago

In general, a police officer can use that force which is reasonable to defend himself or another, to prevent a crime or to detain a subject. Refer to http://caselaw.lp.findlaw.com/scripts/getcase.pl?court=US&vol=490&invol=386 and http://caselaw.lp.findlaw.com/scripts/getcase.pl?court=US&vol=471&invol=1 as a starting point for this body of work.

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What can a police officer do if they see a person who is harming themself (or evidence that they have done so recently) but not anyone else or any property? Are they obligated to help that person?

Asked by kaderu almost 12 years ago

Different states have different laws. You might want to look here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Involuntary_commitment

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Police Officer

Ask me anything!

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If you are under age, and run from the police what are the consequences?

could you please look up the name doris williams born september 7th 1987 and see if she's a real person please. i met her online and she's asking me to send her money to south africa i am afraid that i am being scammed.

My daughter's father is selling pot so he has large amounts and has guns and money in a big safe in his room and I am wondering if I call the police, will they go over there or would anything even happen? I don't wany my daughter going there anymore.

I want to get arrested for a day ! What can I do ?

Also on Jobstr...

So you said you value prior military experience but not expensive college when considering a PO candidate. What if someone went to Yale ROTC (and obviously joined the military.) Then would the edu. only be a plus? (Since it was prob. free?)

If some one is complying with the officer at what point is the officer justified in shooting someone

What can a police officer do if they see a person who is harming themself (or evidence that they have done so recently) but not anyone else or any property? Are they obligated to help that person?

Police Officer

Ask me anything!

What do YOU do?

If you are under age, and run from the police what are the consequences?

could you please look up the name doris williams born september 7th 1987 and see if she's a real person please. i met her online and she's asking me to send her money to south africa i am afraid that i am being scammed.

My daughter's father is selling pot so he has large amounts and has guns and money in a big safe in his room and I am wondering if I call the police, will they go over there or would anything even happen? I don't wany my daughter going there anymore.

I want to get arrested for a day ! What can I do ?

Also on Jobstr...

So you said you value prior military experience but not expensive college when considering a PO candidate. What if someone went to Yale ROTC (and obviously joined the military.) Then would the edu. only be a plus? (Since it was prob. free?)

If some one is complying with the officer at what point is the officer justified in shooting someone

What can a police officer do if they see a person who is harming themself (or evidence that they have done so recently) but not anyone else or any property? Are they obligated to help that person?

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