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minor arrested for buying alcohol & showing fake id

Police staked out a liquor store, but didn't approach an exiting 17-yr-old male until he was around the block down a street and in his car. Then they asked what was in his trunk. Police said they stopped him because they thought he was on his cell phone (wasn't). First time he was stopped, frightened that a car was following him (unmarked) and answered everything honestly...like, have you used a fake id before (yes.) Why wouldn't they stop him right outside the store? Did police act appropriately? Think we should have an attorney? Or just take whatever punishment judge gives w/o trying to reduce it?


Asked on 7/21/07, 4:33 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Dennis McDonough Dennis P. McDonough,L.L.C.

Re: minor arrested for buying alcohol & showing fake id

He was stopped on the pretext that he was on his cellphone in order to support the officer's guess that he committed a crime.You should hire an attorney to further look into the legality of the stop. If the stop is illegal the case may be dismssible or any evidence seized may be suppressed. Dennis P. McDonough

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Answered on 7/22/07, 6:51 am
Nicholas Adamucci ADAMUCCI, LLC

Re: minor arrested for buying alcohol & showing fake id

The other answer is generally correct. To address the specifics of your case I would arrange a consultation. If you would like to arrange this, you can email me at [email protected]. I have offices close to you in Bridgeport. I look forward to speaking with you.

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Answered on 7/22/07, 3:26 pm


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