by Laura Coates
First published 2016
Police encounters happen without warning. Laura Coates knows this reality well from her years as a federal prosecutor and civil rights attorney. She tackles the questions that matter most when you face law enforcement. Can you legally record police officers? What gives them the right to search you, your home, or your vehicle? Are you free to walk away when an officer stops you? Coates breaks down these scenarios with legal precision. She explains how understanding your rights protects both you and the officer involved. The stakes are real. Knowledge of these laws could save your life. Coates provides the tools you need to navigate these tense moments safely and legally.
Genres: politics, social-issues, non-fiction, law
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: educational, informative
140 pages · Paperback · Laura Coates