Hey, I’m wondering if it’s possible to be put in cuffs and taken away in a patrol car at 15 for cutting myself earlier that day. Like, is that even legal? Just trying to understand what could happen in situations like this.
Retired medic here. The police have to decide if you’re a danger to yourself or others. Cutting yourself isn’t normal, and they might have thought you needed help. They probably just wanted to keep you safe. If they took you somewhere, it was likely to a hospital for evaluation.
@Ann
That makes sense. I get why they’d be concerned. Thanks for explaining that.
I’m not a lawyer, but I think police can handcuff you if they feel it’s necessary for safety. It’s more about protecting you and others in that moment.
Harper said:
I’m not a lawyer, but I think police can handcuff you if they feel it’s necessary for safety. It’s more about protecting you and others in that moment.
Yeah, I guess they just have to act quickly. It’s kinda scary to think about though.
If you were cutting, they might see you as a risk to yourself. I think they did what they had to do.
Echo said:
If you were cutting, they might see you as a risk to yourself. I think they did what they had to do.
That’s true. I didn’t think about it that way. It’s just a lot to process.
Just remember, if you’re feeling really low, there’s help out there. It can get better, trust me.
Odelia said:
Just remember, if you’re feeling really low, there’s help out there. It can get better, trust me.
Thanks for saying that. I appreciate the support.
I think you should talk to a lawyer if you’re worried about anything legal. They can give you better advice than random people online.
Faithjones said:
I think you should talk to a lawyer if you’re worried about anything legal. They can give you better advice than random people online.
Yeah, I’ll definitely consider that. I just want to make sure I understand everything.