Can police put you in the car without cuffs and not read you your rights?
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Can police put you in the car without cuffs and not read you your rights?
Asked on February 24, 2013 under Criminal Law, North Carolina
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Yes, the police can do this. If you said anything--e.g. a confession; admitted to the location of evidence--prior to being read your rights, it is likely that the thing you said would be tossed out by the courts, because you had not yet been advised of your rights. However, the arrest itself would otherwise still be valid.
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