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Originally Posted by REDVAN
I would say yes he was unlawfully detained. All 3 officers had no need to confront the man, the uniform would do just fine. In addition, he was asked by the uniformed officer to keep his hands out- highly unusual procedure if he is not already suspected of something and just being questioned randomly.
I am not an expert or anything, so maybe it is standard procedure when questioned by a cop to hold your hands out, but I would refuse if asked for no reason.
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Any pedestrian can be stopped and asked for identification by a police officer. If he decideds to admit he has marijuana, well, thats his problem.
Its like the people you see on COPS. They have dope in the car... they know it.. the cops know it... yet they still permit the cops to search their car...