What are your legal responsibilities after the police have been called?
<p>I was placed in an awkward situation recently where our neighbor called the cops on us. For reference sake, he was calling regarding a suspected domestic disturbance which occurred in the home behind ours, and he misidentified our home. However after he confronted me about it - he said he was going to call the cops (which he proceeded to do in front of me). When I began leaving he said it was a crime to leave.</p>

<p>I am aware that in certain situations (such as car accidents, or as the person who called 911) you may need to remain at the scene until speaking with police. However, I was unable to find information regarding situations where there is no immediate threat or crime that has been observed.</p>

<p>My question - <strong>What are your legal responsibilities when having the police called on you?</strong></p>

<p>You do have the right to leave after the police were called on you, but leaving the scene could raise suspicion and make you seem guilty. It may be easier to wait until police arrive and explain your side of the story to clear things up. <em>However,</em> according to <a href="http://www.justice.gc.ca/eng/rp-pr/other-autre/wyntk.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Canada’s Department of Justice</a>, you can be placed under a <strong>Citizens Arrest</strong>. If someone sees you in the act of committing a crime, they are able to place you under citizens arrest and hold you there until police arrive. This individual is allowed to use as much amount of force that is reasonable. If this person did not place you under citizens arrest, you are not obligated to stay. </p>

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