QUESTION
Do Michigan police need a reason to pull you over or run your Michigan plate?
Asked on Apr 02nd, 2013 on Criminal Law - Michigan
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I was driving my car at a normal speed but was pulled over. I got no answer on why I was pulled over and the police officer ran my plate. I live in Michigan.
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Criminal Defense Attorney serving Brighton, MI
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The police do not have to have a reason to run your plate. If the police run your plate and determine that there is a warrant or some other reason to stop you, the stop will be legal.
Answered on Apr 04th, 2013 at 2:09 AM
Michael J. Breczinski
Well there is nothing to keep them form running your plates. However in order to pull you over they need a reasonable cause or suspicion.
Answered on Apr 04th, 2013 at 1:14 AM
William A. Siebert
You did not mention being ticketed, so I assume that you weren't. Unless you were damaged by being late for wherever you were going at the time, I would forget it.
Answered on Apr 03rd, 2013 at 10:35 PM
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The Michigan police certainly needed a reason to pull you over. However, they can run your license plate whenever they wish.
Answered on Apr 03rd, 2013 at 9:47 PM