Q: I need to know if I was unlawfully detained
Me and my girlfriend were fishing at the beach. Someone called cops saying we were messing with a boat about 100 yards away. Before we ever hit the shore one of the police officers as a bystander if we were on the boat he told the officer no we were not. We have a written statement from person who told the officer this.The police officers(8 of them) came at us patted us down searched everything twice. Read me my Miranda Rights and detained me twice. They found nothing ceased my boat. Treated us like we were guilty after being told otherwise. I feel as if my rights have been violated. They made a report on this. It's there anything I can do.
A:
It sounds like your rights may have been violated during the incident at the beach. Being detained twice, patted down, and having your belongings searched without probable cause, especially after a witness confirmed you were not involved with the boat, raises concerns about unlawful detention and unreasonable search.
You should gather all evidence, including the written statement from the witness and any police reports. Document everything you remember about the incident, including the actions of the police officers and any interactions you had with them.
Consider contacting a legal professional who can assess your case and determine if your rights were violated. They can guide you on the appropriate steps to take, which may include filing a complaint against the police department or pursuing legal action for any wrongful detention or search.
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