Legal Question in Traffic Law in Texas
An off duty police officer stopped me in traffic at gunpoint today, and cuffed me til an on duty backup officer could arrive. I did not even know he was a police officer until I was told to get out of the car, and saw his uniform (I complied because he shoved a gun in my face). I was detained for over an hour, and was only issued citations based on the officer's word that I was "following to closely" to another vehicle and for "changing lanes when unsafe". The other two weren't related to any road offenses... I hadn't changed my address on my license, and it's been 4 mo since I moved, and somehow my registration doesn't match my vehicle even though the dealer provided it to me. But, can an officer stop you off duty, much less at gunpoint?
1 Answer from Attorneys
An off duty officer can only stop you in certain situations.
You should consult with an attorney.
Good Luck!
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