Comments | tweeeeeek: why you should always maintain that you do not consent to a search, no matter what the cops say

tweeeeeek

why you should always maintain that you do not consent to a search, no matter what the cops say

May 17, 2010 03:23

It is likely they will still search you (but often this will stop them, because they know the evidence would be worthless ( Read more... )

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tweeeeeek May 17 2010, 07:47:06 UTC

remember that the miranda rights apply to all police encounters, not just when you've been arrested. a cop fucking with you has no more rights than anyone else until she or he witnesses a crime. So you're allowed to (and should) ask whether or not you're under arrest, and if you're free to go. When they try to change the subject, repeat the question. This will dismiss an annoying cop immediately. This applies in your home, on the street and in traffic. Just because you forgot to stop for a stop sign, it does not mean you're obligated to discuss anything with the officer. If you'd rather just get your ticket and go, simply ask if you're under arrest. Since you aren't then "you're free to go."

another amendment tweeeeeek May 17 2010, 07:47:33 UTC

I've dismissed bully police .. three times using this method. Just be polite and use the extra energy resulting from your anxiety to your benefit.

Re: another amendment voxsjournal May 23 2010, 03:54:28 UTC

Absolutely. I've never understood why people are rude to cops when facing a possible arrest. Cops want control, and will take it one way or another--it's really a fight you can't win. Be polite, say as little as possible, and never allow them anything. It's still stunning to me when I flip through the channels and see someone on "Cops" giving permission to search their car when they know they have drugs in there. Just say no, to quote Nancy Reagan.