People v. Howard

New York Court of Appeals · Decided 1980-07-03

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OPINION OF THE COURT Meyer, J. An individual to whom a police officer addresses a question has a constitutional right not to respond. He may remain silent or walk or run away. His refusal to answer is not a crime. Though the police officer may endeavor to complete the interrogation, he may not pursue, absent probable cause to believe that the individual has committed, is committing, or is about to commit a c…

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