Unlawful Arrest At Gas Station

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In Nebraska, suspicion alone isnt enough for an arrest; probable cause is required. Its not illegal to refuse to identify yourself unless lawfully detained. Driving on a suspended license is illegal, but you must be operating the vehicle. A police officer can approach and ask questions, but you have the right to refuse to answer. If you believe your rights were violated, you can file a complaint with the police department, consult a lawyer for potential civil rights violations, or contact the ACLU of Nebraska. Always remember, this isnt legal advice, but general information.

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I got arrested on December 24th at * AM in the morning for driving on suspended losses. I wasn't driving. I was sitting at the gas pump in my car. Talking on the phone obeying the laws. The police said I was being suspicious again. I was obeying the law and not driving and talking on my phone and still went to jail. He turned it into a traffic stop. Because I refused to give him my information. I was a paying customer at that store I was not loitering. How was I being suspicious when I was doing what the law says to do I would have got pulled over anyways if I would have left talking on my phone but I obeyed the laws and I still got in trouble
Hello ****, I understand your situation. Could you please provide me with your location to give you more specific legal information?
Nebraska
Hello ****, in Nebraska:
- Suspicion alone isn't enough for an arrest, there needs to be probable cause.
- In Nebraska, it's not illegal to refuse to identify yourself unless lawfully detained.
- Nebraska law states it's illegal to drive on a suspended license, but you must be operating the vehicle.

To understand more, you may want to consult with a local attorney.
The cop had no reason to even approach me. Isn't it eisn't it illegal for him to violate my rights like that
Hello ****, in Nebraska, a police officer can approach and ask questions, but you have the right to refuse to answer. If you believe your rights were violated, you can:
- File a complaint with the police department
- Consult a lawyer for potential civil rights violations
- Contact the ACLU of Nebraska
Always remember, this isn't legal advice, but general information.