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

Asked by Kate about 11 years ago

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

If while driving through the intersection a person's front wheels were past the stop line when the light turned red, is that breaking the traffic law (running a red light)?

Asked by RH about 11 years ago

It depends on the state's laws. Some states yes, others no. Additionally, red light cameras typically operate under a different set of laws in each state. The rules for mailing tickets may be substantially different from on view violaions observed by a police officer. So, you may or may not get a ticket mailed to you. I really dont know. Call the police department in question if it is really bothering you.

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In washington state legal age of consent is 16 but i read their is a 5 year rule ?, does this mean a 16 year old can legally date or engage in sexual activity with anyone from ages 16 to 21 legally and how old can they LEGALLY date if not?(5/27/14

Asked by jada over 11 years ago

I have no idea. You should contact a police officer in the state of Washington about those laws.

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If a disabled person hits a parked car and the owner calls the cops and when the cops get there the owner tells him it was amestaken call but the next day they wantto put the cops again is that right or no and both cars have insurance

Asked by smiley956956 over 11 years ago

I have no clue as to what you are talking about. The application of punctuation may help, but I don't think so.

If you were involved in an accident, you might want to contact a civil attorney.

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what classes do you need take to be a police officer? and what degree should you graduate with? also, what should your major be?

Asked by michael over 11 years ago

I cover this information further up the page. Good luck.

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Are Domestic violence "warning signs" considered something that should be brought to a police officer's attention?

Asked by MZUSMC about 11 years ago

If you believe a crime has been committed, I would encourage you to contact the police.

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So why are they used instead of regular handcuffs?

Also what's the difference between being detained and arrested?

Asked by Josbtr about 11 years ago

Disposable restraints tend to be lighter and more compact than metal chain or hinged handcuffs. Depending on policy, an officer may choose to use them instead of traditional handcuffs for the weight and space savings. Additionally, they can be used in a mass arrest situation since more of them can be carried by each officer.

There is a huge difference between being detained and arrested. If you have been arrested, you are being charged with a specific crime and supported by probable cause. If you are being detained, officers have established reasonable, articulable suspicion that you may have committed a crime and they are now investigating to see if a crime has been committed.

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

If while driving through the intersection a person's front wheels were past the stop line when the light turned red, is that breaking the traffic law (running a red light)?

In washington state legal age of consent is 16 but i read their is a 5 year rule ?, does this mean a 16 year old can legally date or engage in sexual activity with anyone from ages 16 to 21 legally and how old can they LEGALLY date if not?(5/27/14

If a disabled person hits a parked car and the owner calls the cops and when the cops get there the owner tells him it was amestaken call but the next day they wantto put the cops again is that right or no and both cars have insurance

Also on Jobstr...

what classes do you need take to be a police officer? and what degree should you graduate with? also, what should your major be?

Are Domestic violence "warning signs" considered something that should be brought to a police officer's attention?

So why are they used instead of regular handcuffs?

Also what's the difference between being detained and arrested?

Police Officer

Ask me anything!

What do YOU do?

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

If while driving through the intersection a person's front wheels were past the stop line when the light turned red, is that breaking the traffic law (running a red light)?

In washington state legal age of consent is 16 but i read their is a 5 year rule ?, does this mean a 16 year old can legally date or engage in sexual activity with anyone from ages 16 to 21 legally and how old can they LEGALLY date if not?(5/27/14

If a disabled person hits a parked car and the owner calls the cops and when the cops get there the owner tells him it was amestaken call but the next day they wantto put the cops again is that right or no and both cars have insurance

Also on Jobstr...

what classes do you need take to be a police officer? and what degree should you graduate with? also, what should your major be?

Are Domestic violence "warning signs" considered something that should be brought to a police officer's attention?

So why are they used instead of regular handcuffs?Also what's the difference between being detained and arrested?

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So why are they used instead of regular handcuffs?

Also what's the difference between being detained and arrested?