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To: JonPreston
He was called to the scene by the manager of the McDonalds.

Since when does a mere complaint, or being "called to the scene" create a cause for citation and detainment? Doesn't the cop have to determine by their own observation and evidence that a crime was committed?

If someone makes a complaint against you, for whatever reason, does the cop then have the right to cite you?

48 posted on 01/23/2023 9:19:33 AM PST by Fido969 (45 is Superman! )
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To: Fido969
Since when does a mere complaint, or being "called to the scene" create a cause for citation and detainment?

She was disorderly. The YT lawyer & the police office mentioned trespass, so she likely was told to leave and rather than comply like a civilized person, she continued to argue. Somewhat like you.

53 posted on 01/23/2023 9:23:55 AM PST by JonPreston
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To: Fido969

Exactly. The copy was going on the assumption that a business manager was right and this woman was wrong.


72 posted on 01/23/2023 9:37:20 AM PST by 9YearLurker
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To: Fido969

“Since when does a mere complaint, or being “called to the scene” create a cause for citation and detainment? Doesn’t the cop have to determine by their own observation and evidence that a crime was committed?”

It has created a cause for detainment since forever. To make an arrest or issue a citation, it would require the police to do some investigating, but a witness report is plenty to detain someone while that investigation is being conducted.


105 posted on 01/23/2023 10:44:14 AM PST by Boogieman
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