10 Things to Remember When Confronted By The Police - Avoid the "Bro, Don't Tase Me" Moment!
If you have a confrontation with the police - know your rights and know what you should or should not do to give them up. Just follow these 10 rules:
1. Don't Talk.
Do not say a word to the officer. Just shut up! I cannot stress to you the importance of this rule. Do not talk! Do not attempt to convince the officer of your innocence. Everyone is innocent, no one should be arrested and no one should be in jail and that is all the officer hears all day every day. He / she does not care generally whether you are innocent or guilty and there is nothing that he / she can do at this point. Most times, when people speak to officers they say something that makes their situation far worse. Keep your mouth shut, there will be plenty of time to talk later.
2. Don't Run.
I said above to listen to the officer and follow his / her instructions. Do not be scared and do not let the liquid courage, aka alcohol, convince you that you can outrun the twelve officers and helicopter that will track you down. Also, police become highly suspicious that someone running has a weapon and may be quick to draw their weapon. Additionally, when they do run you down expect much stronger force used to subdue a fleeing suspect.
3. Never Resist Arrest.
Perhaps the most important thing not to do is touch the police officer at all! Again, sober up quick and follow what the officer says. Many people attempt to bump the officer or swat an officers hands away. This often falls under the assault statutes and now a minor misdemeanor arrest becomes a FELONY. Thus a reckless driving charge leads to a year or more in state prison. Additionally, touching the officer in any way can lead to a baton in the mouth.
4. Don't Believe the Police.
It is perfectly legal for the police to lie to get you to make an admission. The police frequently separate two friends and tell one the other one ratted him / her out. Because of the lie, the other friend now rats the first friend out. Police and detectives also state that "it will be easier" to talk now...LIES!!! DON'T BELIEVE THIS BS! It will only be easier for the police to prove their case!
5. No Searching.
Do not allow the police to search anywhere! If the police officer asks, they do not have the right to search and must have your consent. If you are asked make sure you proclaim to any witnesses that "You (the police) do not have consent to search." If they perform the search anyway, that evidence may be thrown out later. Also, if you consent to a search, the officers may find something that you had no idea you had placed somewhere, ie: marijuana left by a friend. Remember, that denying the police consent to search DOES NOT give them the probable cause they would need to conduct a search.
6. Don't Look At Places Where You Don't Want Police to Search.
Police are trained to watch you and react to you. They know that you are nervous and scared and many people look to the areas that they don't want the police to search. Do not react to the search and do not answer any questions. LOOK DOWN AND KEEP YOUR MOUTH SHUT!!!
7. Do Not Talk Shit to the Police.
I don't care if you have been wrongly arrested and the true culprit is standing in front of you. Don't talk shit! Police hear all day that my dad is the the Governor's Assistant's Intern and I will have your badge for this! Police have a lot of discretion in the upcoming charges brought. Police can add charges, change a misdemeanor to a felony, or even talk to the prosecutor that is ultimately prosecuting you.
8. If Police Come to Your Home, Do not Let Them In and Do Not Step Outside Your Home.
If the police are confident you have committed a felony, they are coming in anyway, because they generally don't need an arrest warrant. Make it clear to the police by stating: "No you may not come in", or "I am comfortable talking right here", or "You need a search warrant to enter my home." If they return, your attorney can arrange for you to turn yourself in should that be necessary and you will spend no time in jail between the hearings.
9. Outside Your Home Arrested, Do Not Accept Offer to Go In Your Home for Anything.
The officer may say to you, how about you go inside and change, freshen up, talk to your wife, husband, get a jacket, or any other reason. The police will graciously escort you in and then tear your home apart searching through it. Also, do not let them secure your car. Your car is fine. Remember they are lying to you. They don't give a damn if you are really cold or if you need to talk to your wife or husband.
10. Don't say a word.
It's incredible how many people feel that they can convince the officer, the booking officer or a detective (if your case reaches that stature) that they are not guilty. YOUR CASE IS NOT DECIDED BY THESE PEOPLE. They have no affect on your records. Wait to speak to your lawyer! The courts give enormous weight to "confessions" during this stage. A suspect is almost NEVER released after being arrested.
Follow these ten simply rules religiously and many of your rights will remain intact. I don't care how nervous, scared or drunk you are, THESE RULES ARE VERY IMPORTANT, and will help you tremendously in the short and long run. And remember - we are not your lawyer!
Keep this in your wallet - OR - Memorize it.
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Great article. I work at a law firm and this is what one of the defense attorneys there told me if ever in a situation with the police. He said to only follow orders given by a police officer and be polite, if the officer asks to search do not consent and instead force officer to order it and reiterate to make it very clear that they do not have my consent to search my vehicle. The other thing he told me is only provide the officer with identification and legally required document such as a vehicle registation and proof of insurance, if the officer asks question politely say that "I am not comfortable answering any questions with you officer unless my attorney is present, which they are not at them moment so I must ask you am I under arrest or am I free to go" the attorney said if at that point the officer says that I am not free to go and that I am not under arrest to then ask "What is the purpose for detaining me" the attorney said the officer must state that they are issuing a citation of some kind or the reason for comitting to a traffic stop. If the officer does not have a reason then it is best to remind them that by detaining an person without reason is a false arrest and request that you be allowed to move about freely. He said never to speak to the officer such as asking abount what you have had to drink. If anything only answer where I am coming from and not required to say where I am going.
This defense attorneys information can get you into deeper problems in some states.
First if you have been pulled over for a simple traffic violation and “refuse to answer questions without an attorney†you have then made the officer start to wonder just what you have to hide beside the fact that you were speeding.
Second in many states there is an implied consent law and if you refuse to tell the officer how much or what you have had to drink (as if he can’t smell) you have now moved on to the breath/blood test area.
Third in many states all a officer needs to detain you for investigative purposes is for you to ask why you are being detained.
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-Imagine being a police officer and approaching someone who follows these "rules". NO talking, NO looking, NO interaction of any kind. Thats ridiculous. Thats more suspicious then the person that actually talks to officers.
-Letting an officer in youe house does not give them the right to rifling through your stuff, or "tear you house apart".
-You are not entitled to an attorney unless you are under arrest. An officer has the right to conduct and investigation and refusing to cooperate can be construed as obstruction. Minor obstruction is still a Misdemeanor.
Anyone who thinks this "list" will keep them out of trouble will be kicking themselves the next time they get arrested. How about this for a rule: Don't commit the crime. Instead of wondering how to beat the police, why not spend your time on something more constructive.
Hogwash ! Take the advice, never talk to the police. It's up to them to prove whatever it is, that they're trying to nail you on. That's what they get paid to do, so let them do it. Talking to the police can "never" help you. Better to keep your mouth shut, and have the police "think" you're guilty, than to run your mouth and give them something, anything, that they might be able to use against you. Remember, all cases are decided in court, not by the police. So what they might "think", counts for nothing.
There is merit to the advice here, but...
It is better to read the cases that talk about these rights, search for 4th Amendment cases (unreasonable search and seizure) and 5th Amendment cases (self-incrimination).
Miranda v. Arizona, Terry v. Ohio, etc.
And, while there are basic trend throughout various Circuits, some areas treat different elements differently, like nervousness as probable cause.
My advice, don't follow top ten lists of free legal advice
By Jorge Arbusto (not verified) at Sep 21 2007 - 06:55
The structure of this article/guide provides an excellent framework for police interaction but should not be taken so literally. Don't talk is a very important point and is meant as a reminder not to speak out of turn. You will most likely regret anything you say that is not a polite response to a question.
"Don't Tase me Bro!"
That is hysterical.
By Lord Dabolina (not verified) at Sep 21 2007 - 08:33
The bro and the taser was the coolest, it took me back. I'm a 56 year old Chicagoan, a long time ago, my little cousin Buzzy, my buddy Hookman and I went downtown, I think on a Sunday, I think I was about 15 years old. We wanted to see what all the fuss was about. We walked right into the middle of the 1968 Democratic Convention police riot in Grant Park, what a rush. I took us almost two days to get back to the hood, we only lived about bus rides away. Damn, just think if police had tasers then?
By BurnsideBum (not verified) at Sep 21 2007 - 11:34
Our rights are being eroded on a consistent basis. I don't know which ones may still apply tomorrow. You do not need to have committed a crime to be arrested, although at some time you may have done something.... (look at the books, by the way, there are crimes out there that one could not even imagine).
The police often go fishing for a suspect. Their job is to bring someone in. the person they bring in does not have to be responsible for any crime. Just convenient. Oh, and breathing. The only requirement is that you are alive. Once you are dead they lose interest rapidly.
I highly recommend that if at all possible - and I know many of us lead very busy lives - get involved politically. Read the news, write your 'public servants', go to meetings. For every ten attempts to be heard, one attempt might make a difference. We lost Habeas Corpus in this administration - meaning that authorities are no longer even required to make something up to detain you. And this week our Senate did not allow - by vote - the reinstatement of this one of our most precious rights.
Hitler, Stalin, they will always be with us, because it is the dark side of human nature that will always be there and always need to be kept back. It's getting bad again. We need to take this very seriously. And I don't worry about someone's sepllimg and grammar so much; I appreciate the fact that they have taken the time to post a view.
By Tommie Miller (not verified) at Sep 21 2007 - 08:55
Thankyou very true. I was just arrested last night actually for having a beer in a plastic cup on the street in a dowtown festival. This was legal last night to have open intox..but you had to be within an exact amount of feet from the "festival". I was told to hand over my beer, I did, then the officer told me to to "sit" in the car. I asked why, and was imediately grabbed and handcuffed, I am a 112 pound girl by the way and I felt extremely violated. They then preceeded to arrest my roomate, whom asked where I was going. They arrested her for obsruction to justice. Moral of the story it was extreme bull shit and wrongful use of their authority!! dont you have something better to do!! I am 21 and I had a beer at a festival...I guess Im a mass murderer. And for the people on here ...this is good advice! I have been harassed many times by police, but it and has never been RIGHT!!! we are human and that is my right....right there!!>...
fuckn homo never been confronted by a cop.. Gayest fuckin advice ever, RUN at the first time you see those lights, run behind fences where the cars cant go through dark alleys, through parks, through school yards and dont stop, if you do stop dont go into a fuckn store, cameras, and they always look in stores and ask questions.. and as for the no talking thing, as long as you know how to lie it works out..
is the best add on to the advices in the post. I would add that all depends on the actual situation you may find yourself in. If you have no chance tu run away, smile and pretend you are more comfortable with police than without them, they lie, you lie. If you can outlie them you win, if not you lost nothing, they would have arrested you anyway.
When I was in high school, a friend of mine and I genuinely prevented a break-in at a local flooring business. We had been walking down a main street in town, when we noticed a couple of kids doing something along a side-alley. Curiousity piqued, we turned towards the kids and started walking...when we were within about 30 feet, the kids looked up, saw us, and took off.
We called the cops, waited for them to show up, and told them what we saw.
Over a week later, I got a call from one of the officers that had been there that night, and asked if I would come downtown and discuss again what had happened that night. I agreed, not thinking anything of it.
Once there, the officer and I went into a sideroom, and he asked me for the details of what happened that night. After once again explaining what we saw, he sat back for a moment, and then said that they were going to go back and dust for fingerprints. And that there was also a video camera that was trained on the alley, and they were going to review the tapes.
Now I don't know about you, but even though I was 17 at the time, I wasn't stupid enough to think that the cops would actually go back and dust for fingerprints A WEEK after a crime. And further, if there was actually a video camera, surely they would have looked at it that same night.
Instead of talking shit to the cop, I politely nodded my head, and said I hoped they caught the kids we saw.
He had no choice but to say thanks, and let me on my way. Never heard another thing after that.
By appleorchard (not verified) at Sep 21 2007 - 10:08
I'm a Private Investigator and specialize in criminal defense and these are great tips for anyone to remember. The first one being the MOST important. Remember you have the right to remain silent. You have that right for a reason.
By sparky1635 (not verified) at Sep 21 2007 - 10:56
If you're driving and pulled over, esp. at night, put on interior lights and put hands on top of steering wheel. Keep them there where they can be seen! Police are naturally nervous pulling over cars at night, and light and hands visible are somewhat reassuring to them.
jeez, they way you girls flail about with the make-wrongs, you'd think you don't have the good common sense given to all humans.
The list is good; the use, however, is completely parallel to the situation. Routine traffic stop? Not useful on the whole. B&E? Yes, could save your butt for a bit.
Use a little levity here; this isn't Slashdot.
By ben_there (not verified) at Sep 21 2007 - 15:16
...to refuse a search. You should ALWAYS refuse searches, however it is obviously illegal to physically obstruct an officer from conducting a search (even if it is illegal.)
By wonkawonka (not verified) at Sep 21 2007 - 15:28
Yeah, there's definetely the discrimination on the bases of colour and nationality going on in this country, well, in other countrys too, but here even much more. We have all seen ratial unequality in slayings of innocent young black males who were reaching for the wallet in their pockets and were shot down because cops ain't trained well or just hate blacks because of the stereotypes they've been thought. As far as this advice on what to do and not to do, it's funy and true, I had fun reading it. Stay out of trouble ya'll...
Hey, aight, why is there discrimination on the basis of race? Have you asked yourself why? Blacks are statistically proven to be more violent and prone to rape, no matter what their economic class is. Just look at rappers and NFL football players.
Discrimination is the better part of valor, and anyone that doesn't discriminate will pay the ultimate price.
I have a $16/month Prepaid Legal account. It's been very useful and no I am not a PPL reseller ;-). For an extra $1/month they provide an attorney to call in case you are arrested.
to all of you who fear the cops if you have no clue why you are arrested they have to read you your miranda rights or it can probably be a thrown case if you have no idea what you did wrong. cops are imperfect human beings that make mistakes they have to live with too. I bet some of em can't sleep at night but that's for God to judge.
By crazyhorse77 (not verified) at Jan 2 2009 - 10:48
You can legaly deny consent to search. It will not give police probable cause.
You should provide proper identification and listen to instructions. This does not mean you have to tell them anything when asked.
The most important thing to remember is that police will convict you on anything they can wheather or not you talk so you should not talk and give them further amunition. Even if you are innocent NOTHING you say will help your case. Tell me where in this statment it says Talking can help you. " Anything you say can and will be used AGAINST YOU in the court of law".
If you are under some false delusion that in you are innocent that you will not go to jail then how do you explain all the people getting released on DNA evidence after spending years in prison.
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Great article.
Great article. I work at a law firm and this is what one of the defense attorneys there told me if ever in a situation with the police. He said to only follow orders given by a police officer and be polite, if the officer asks to search do not consent and instead force officer to order it and reiterate to make it very clear that they do not have my consent to search my vehicle. The other thing he told me is only provide the officer with identification and legally required document such as a vehicle registation and proof of insurance, if the officer asks question politely say that "I am not comfortable answering any questions with you officer unless my attorney is present, which they are not at them moment so I must ask you am I under arrest or am I free to go" the attorney said if at that point the officer says that I am not free to go and that I am not under arrest to then ask "What is the purpose for detaining me" the attorney said the officer must state that they are issuing a citation of some kind or the reason for comitting to a traffic stop. If the officer does not have a reason then it is best to remind them that by detaining an person without reason is a false arrest and request that you be allowed to move about freely. He said never to speak to the officer such as asking abount what you have had to drink. If anything only answer where I am coming from and not required to say where I am going.
Over all though very good article!
This defense attorneys
This defense attorneys information can get you into deeper problems in some states.
First if you have been pulled over for a simple traffic violation and “refuse to answer questions without an attorney†you have then made the officer start to wonder just what you have to hide beside the fact that you were speeding.
Second in many states there is an implied consent law and if you refuse to tell the officer how much or what you have had to drink (as if he can’t smell) you have now moved on to the breath/blood test area.
Third in many states all a officer needs to detain you for investigative purposes is for you to ask why you are being detained.
truly amazing.. CHEERS!!
truly amazing.. CHEERS!!
Hey that video looks pretty cool...when does the movie come out?
Cool Video - When does the movie come out??
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They are trying to see who and how many people want to see it - so they can open in theaters in those areas! If you are interested in seeing the movie just sign up to bring the movie to a theater near you.
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Following this list will get you in trouble.
-Imagine being a police officer and approaching someone who follows these "rules". NO talking, NO looking, NO interaction of any kind. Thats ridiculous. Thats more suspicious then the person that actually talks to officers.
-Letting an officer in youe house does not give them the right to rifling through your stuff, or "tear you house apart".
-You are not entitled to an attorney unless you are under arrest. An officer has the right to conduct and investigation and refusing to cooperate can be construed as obstruction. Minor obstruction is still a Misdemeanor.
Anyone who thinks this "list" will keep them out of trouble will be kicking themselves the next time they get arrested. How about this for a rule: Don't commit the crime. Instead of wondering how to beat the police, why not spend your time on something more constructive.
Your job will be more
Your job will be more difficult
;-)
"Don't commit the crime."
To the previous commenter who said simplistically: "Don't commit the crime."
Are you suggesting that only people who are guilty are detained by the police?
If so, I know for sure that you are not a person of color.
ATL PD - it's amazing
that numerous lawyers give this exact advice about not talking to the police - where did you get your law degree?
Hogwash ! Take the advice,
Hogwash ! Take the advice, never talk to the police. It's up to them to prove whatever it is, that they're trying to nail you on. That's what they get paid to do, so let them do it. Talking to the police can "never" help you. Better to keep your mouth shut, and have the police "think" you're guilty, than to run your mouth and give them something, anything, that they might be able to use against you. Remember, all cases are decided in court, not by the police. So what they might "think", counts for nothing.
you obviously have not had
you obviously have not had much experience with PD..
they can and do put innocent people in jail..
you do not have to have done any crime to be placed in jail...
their are some major problems with our "ill-eagle" system..
Free legal advice
There is merit to the advice here, but...
It is better to read the cases that talk about these rights, search for 4th Amendment cases (unreasonable search and seizure) and 5th Amendment cases (self-incrimination).
Miranda v. Arizona, Terry v. Ohio, etc.
And, while there are basic trend throughout various Circuits, some areas treat different elements differently, like nervousness as probable cause.
My advice, don't follow top ten lists of free legal advice
don't talk is a great rule for any situation
The structure of this article/guide provides an excellent framework for police interaction but should not be taken so literally. Don't talk is a very important point and is meant as a reminder not to speak out of turn. You will most likely regret anything you say that is not a polite response to a question.
"Don't Tase me Bro!"
That is hysterical.
Funny
The bro and the taser was the coolest, it took me back. I'm a 56 year old Chicagoan, a long time ago, my little cousin Buzzy, my buddy Hookman and I went downtown, I think on a Sunday, I think I was about 15 years old. We wanted to see what all the fuss was about. We walked right into the middle of the 1968 Democratic Convention police riot in Grant Park, what a rush. I took us almost two days to get back to the hood, we only lived about bus rides away. Damn, just think if police had tasers then?
Rights
Our rights are being eroded on a consistent basis. I don't know which ones may still apply tomorrow. You do not need to have committed a crime to be arrested, although at some time you may have done something.... (look at the books, by the way, there are crimes out there that one could not even imagine).
The police often go fishing for a suspect. Their job is to bring someone in. the person they bring in does not have to be responsible for any crime. Just convenient. Oh, and breathing. The only requirement is that you are alive. Once you are dead they lose interest rapidly.
I highly recommend that if at all possible - and I know many of us lead very busy lives - get involved politically. Read the news, write your 'public servants', go to meetings. For every ten attempts to be heard, one attempt might make a difference. We lost Habeas Corpus in this administration - meaning that authorities are no longer even required to make something up to detain you. And this week our Senate did not allow - by vote - the reinstatement of this one of our most precious rights.
Hitler, Stalin, they will always be with us, because it is the dark side of human nature that will always be there and always need to be kept back. It's getting bad again. We need to take this very seriously. And I don't worry about someone's sepllimg and grammar so much; I appreciate the fact that they have taken the time to post a view.
YES
Thankyou very true. I was just arrested last night actually for having a beer in a plastic cup on the street in a dowtown festival. This was legal last night to have open intox..but you had to be within an exact amount of feet from the "festival". I was told to hand over my beer, I did, then the officer told me to to "sit" in the car. I asked why, and was imediately grabbed and handcuffed, I am a 112 pound girl by the way and I felt extremely violated. They then preceeded to arrest my roomate, whom asked where I was going. They arrested her for obsruction to justice. Moral of the story it was extreme bull shit and wrongful use of their authority!! dont you have something better to do!! I am 21 and I had a beer at a festival...I guess Im a mass murderer. And for the people on here ...this is good advice! I have been harassed many times by police, but it and has never been RIGHT!!! we are human and that is my right....right there!!>...
All police are dirty to some degree.
The amount of good they do could never make up for the amount of bad they do.
Remember this if you are thinking of becoming a police officer in order to do good.
You will either become dirty yourself or you will go through hell then quit.
whiteboy
fuckn homo never been confronted by a cop.. Gayest fuckin advice ever, RUN at the first time you see those lights, run behind fences where the cars cant go through dark alleys, through parks, through school yards and dont stop, if you do stop dont go into a fuckn store, cameras, and they always look in stores and ask questions.. and as for the no talking thing, as long as you know how to lie it works out..
Your advice
is the best add on to the advices in the post. I would add that all depends on the actual situation you may find yourself in. If you have no chance tu run away, smile and pretend you are more comfortable with police than without them, they lie, you lie. If you can outlie them you win, if not you lost nothing, they would have arrested you anyway.
Been Lied To...
When I was in high school, a friend of mine and I genuinely prevented a break-in at a local flooring business. We had been walking down a main street in town, when we noticed a couple of kids doing something along a side-alley. Curiousity piqued, we turned towards the kids and started walking...when we were within about 30 feet, the kids looked up, saw us, and took off.
We called the cops, waited for them to show up, and told them what we saw.
Over a week later, I got a call from one of the officers that had been there that night, and asked if I would come downtown and discuss again what had happened that night. I agreed, not thinking anything of it.
Once there, the officer and I went into a sideroom, and he asked me for the details of what happened that night. After once again explaining what we saw, he sat back for a moment, and then said that they were going to go back and dust for fingerprints. And that there was also a video camera that was trained on the alley, and they were going to review the tapes.
Now I don't know about you, but even though I was 17 at the time, I wasn't stupid enough to think that the cops would actually go back and dust for fingerprints A WEEK after a crime. And further, if there was actually a video camera, surely they would have looked at it that same night.
Instead of talking shit to the cop, I politely nodded my head, and said I hoped they caught the kids we saw.
He had no choice but to say thanks, and let me on my way. Never heard another thing after that.
hah black guy
Why are black people so fast? Because all the slow ones are in jail!
I'm a Private Investigator
I'm a Private Investigator and specialize in criminal defense and these are great tips for anyone to remember. The first one being the MOST important. Remember you have the right to remain silent. You have that right for a reason.
Note that refusing to let a
Note that refusing to let a peace officer search could be illegal if the office has probable cause.
hands
If you're driving and pulled over, esp. at night, put on interior lights and put hands on top of steering wheel. Keep them there where they can be seen! Police are naturally nervous pulling over cars at night, and light and hands visible are somewhat reassuring to them.
it's common sense
jeez, they way you girls flail about with the make-wrongs, you'd think you don't have the good common sense given to all humans.
The list is good; the use, however, is completely parallel to the situation. Routine traffic stop? Not useful on the whole. B&E? Yes, could save your butt for a bit.
Use a little levity here; this isn't Slashdot.
It is never illegal
...to refuse a search. You should ALWAYS refuse searches, however it is obviously illegal to physically obstruct an officer from conducting a search (even if it is illegal.)
Aight
Yeah, there's definetely the discrimination on the bases of colour and nationality going on in this country, well, in other countrys too, but here even much more. We have all seen ratial unequality in slayings of innocent young black males who were reaching for the wallet in their pockets and were shot down because cops ain't trained well or just hate blacks because of the stereotypes they've been thought. As far as this advice on what to do and not to do, it's funy and true, I had fun reading it. Stay out of trouble ya'll...
Hey, aight, why is there
Hey, aight, why is there discrimination on the basis of race? Have you asked yourself why? Blacks are statistically proven to be more violent and prone to rape, no matter what their economic class is. Just look at rappers and NFL football players.
Discrimination is the better part of valor, and anyone that doesn't discriminate will pay the ultimate price.
PPL
I have a $16/month Prepaid Legal account. It's been very useful and no I am not a PPL reseller ;-). For an extra $1/month they provide an attorney to call in case you are arrested.
cops
to all of you who fear the cops if you have no clue why you are arrested they have to read you your miranda rights or it can probably be a thrown case if you have no idea what you did wrong. cops are imperfect human beings that make mistakes they have to live with too. I bet some of em can't sleep at night but that's for God to judge.
You can legaly deny consent
You can legaly deny consent to search. It will not give police probable cause.
You should provide proper identification and listen to instructions. This does not mean you have to tell them anything when asked.
The most important thing to remember is that police will convict you on anything they can wheather or not you talk so you should not talk and give them further amunition. Even if you are innocent NOTHING you say will help your case. Tell me where in this statment it says Talking can help you. " Anything you say can and will be used AGAINST YOU in the court of law".
If you are under some false delusion that in you are innocent that you will not go to jail then how do you explain all the people getting released on DNA evidence after spending years in prison.
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