Hello, I live in a small town where people know each other . I feel that I was treated unfairly by police. My boyfriend and I got into a physical argument. I called the police. I had no marks on me . When he put his hands around my neck, I scratched his face and so I was arrested.
I was dressed for bed in a sweatshirt and underwear. They cuffed me and I felt extremely uncomfortable because my butt was showing. I asked if I could please put on pants and shoes. They said I would get those things when they took me to prison where I eventually ended up.
My minor children were still with my boyfriend * ex now , my mom came to pick them up and he refused to open the door. The police arrived again. When he finally opened the door , my mom stuck her hand inside and told them to come out the door. The boyfriend pushed her back .
The officer then told her that she had entered the house illegally and he could arrest her !
Do I have a case for not being able to put pants and shoes on before they took me to jail ? I was very exposed to say the least .
Location: Delaware
Comments
No, they aren’t require to give you pants or shoes before arresting you.
They do not need to wait for you to get dressed before arresting you. This could cause a dangerous situation for them if they allowed people to do that and they have the opportunity to become agressive.
You would have nothing in FL for a case. It falls under domestic violence laws. And not letting you change isn’t anything as bringing someone into a room is a huge officer safety thing, you could be getting your pants and grab a gun you have hidden in the same drawer.
Police arrest people in what they are wearing, including their birthday suits.