Saint Louis, MO asked in Constitutional Law for Missouri

Q: Are my Constitutional Rights being violated if someone is standing in the road, denying me the ability to drive away?

Is there a violation of my Constitutional Rights if a person or group of people block the road and I can no longer continue? They are there by choice and are blocking traffic by choice. Regardless of their reasons for doing so, I am asking about my personal rights. Is it unconstitutional for me to be detained in such a manner? Can I press charges for this detainment?

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Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
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  • Criminal Law Lawyer
  • Deltona, FL

A: The Constitution protects against Government intrusion. Perhaps you can sue for something else.

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