In the United States, do cops have to tell you they are cops either online or in!


Question: So let's say you're buying some weed. If you ask the person if they are a cop, do they still have to legally tell you they are? Does the same apply to online transactions?


Answers: So let's say you're buying some weed. If you ask the person if they are a cop, do they still have to legally tell you they are? Does the same apply to online transactions?

This seems to revolve around the often misunderstood entrapment issue. This is a little confusing to understand but in a nut shell a cop cannot offer you anything, such as sex drugs or stolen goods. they are eliminating the key element of a crime by doing so and that element is intent. So by you asking them for weed specifically that shows you have the intent of purchasing drugs, they only have to identify themselves when affecting an arrest. The key is intent.

nope, they sure dont.

btw..you posted in the wrong section

in person is all right but, online I've never heard of it.

Not online, or in person. If they are arresting you, though, they have to show you their badge, obviously.

no

if you are on line, the identity will remain unknown except for the id name. if you are confronted on the street or out and about, they have to identify themselves if they stop you. that does not apply if they are under cover for any reason. they need a warrant to enter you house in any circumstance.





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