Why do cops abuse their power?
Call a lawyer. The Constitution protects us from unlawful search and seizure. The police in this instance had no authority to do this to you unless they had grounds to believe you had purchased drugs on the street. If they asked you clarifying questions to determine your reasons for being on the street and felt you were lying or evasive, they may have been acting within the law. If you had a ligitimate reason for being on the street and explained it to them, they may have overstepped their powers. If the street you are speaking of is a very troublesome area, you may have difficulty with any complaint depending on the laws of your state regarding search of vehicles. PS. Some cops are prone to power tripping, but most are trying to do a good job and are there to help people. It is the job of the good cops to keep the bad ones under control. It is also the job of our court system to make sure the police do not over step their bounds. Unfortunately, as in any system, there are those that a
