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Amendment IV The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers and
e ects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants
shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or a rmation, and particularly
describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.

WhetheryouareaUScitizenornot

3LEVELSOFPOLICE/CITIZENENCOUNTERS

Consensualcasualconversation
Evidence level required Zero
Freedom to leave yes
ID required no
Legal search plain sight or consensual
Example: O cer knocks on door to ask if you saw anything

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 InvestigativeDetentionTemporarydetainmentforfurtherinfo.
Evidence level required Reasonable Articulable Suspicion
Visible paraphernalia (Ziplocks, rolling papers, pipes)
Tools for B&E (Crowbar, slim jim, weapons)
Pro ling (Paper tag, DARE/Police decals, College attire, Gangster attire)
Freedom to leave no (approx. 15-20 minute max)
ID required not in 26 states (exception: youre a driver)

Legalsearch:frisk,plainsight,orconsensual
Example: O cer sees you wearing a ski mask at night.
Arrest Taken into police custody
Evidence level required Probable Cause or warrant
Freedom to leave no
ID required yes
Legal search: frisk, plain sight, consensual, or warrant
Example: O cer catches you breaking and entering

BestPracticestoExercisingYourRightsSafely
Always be polite, respectful, and keep hands visible
Reduce Exposure to Suspicion
Crack door/window unless ordered to open fully
Clarify its an order, a request is not an order.
Keep questionable items out of plain sight:
prescription bottles / medicine
hookahs
rolling papers
measuring scale
rearms/weapons
Ask to leave often
Omitting to ask = voluntarily staying
Ask for cause
O cers must articulate observed suspicions
If requested to do anything, clarify you will if its an order
Record or immediately write down your encounter
**disclaimer: Audio and video recording laws di er state by state
Report any violations of your rights

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 NEVER:
Lie or give false documents
Answer questions
Give permission to a search without fully reading a warrant
Argue, resist, run, or obstruct even if your rights are being violated

Filming your encounter with police:

You may video and audio record police performing o cial duties in public.

OfficermayNOT:
Con scate, demand to view, or delete without a warrant.

IndividualmayNOT:
Interfere with the o cers duty [ex. stand back! do so]
Physically resist if o cer reaches for your device, do not resist, just report it.

TrickyPolice:Policemaylegallylie,bluff,andintimidateyou.
Most avoidable arrests occur from trickery and intimidation:
admission of guilt
consenting to a search.
Refusing a search or to answer incriminating questions are not:v
admissions of guilt
reasons to detain you
Miranda Rights are read only in police custody
visual: handcu s
Common Police tricks:
Phrasing:
Have you had anything to drink tonight?
Best response: Respectfully o cer, I dont have to answer that.
Not answering is suspicious, why are you resisting?
Best Answer: Im not resisting, respectfully, I dont have to answer anything.
If you have nothing to hide, you dont mind if I look around.
Best response: Im sorry O cer, but I dont consent to searches.
If you refuse a search, Ill have to call a K-9 unit.
Best response: O cer, are you detaining me, or am I free to go?

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 BreathTeststoDetermineBAC
Do you HAVE to take it? No, you have the right to refuse.
Be warned, refusal is an automatic, irreversible suspension of license (in every state)
Blood tests are more accurate, and require a warrant
Breathalyzers are tuned to the avg person
False positive factors:
Smaller people
Small lung capacity
Diabetes
Acid Re ux (GERD)
Low-Carb Diet
Inhalers
Fumes (ex. paint, Ethanol gas)
Roadblocks
DUI Legality: protection from imminent public danger
Same rules as any other tra c stop

BorderPatrol
Legal search Agents may legally search anything without warrant
Drugs (Its a Trap!)
The Supreme Court ruled random checkpoints for nding drugs are unconstitutional.
We cannot sanction stops justi ed only by the generalized and ever-present possibility that
interrogation and inspection may reveal that any given motorist has committed some crime.
Drug Checkpoint in 1 Mile [sign] is a police trap, do NOT exit.
(visual of the sign near an exit cops/dogs are at exit, not 1 mile down)
Pull people over for:
Illegal U-Turns
Littering
Suspiciously exiting

YOUHAVERIGHTS,Knowthem.

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/City_of_Indianapolis_v._Edmond
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http://criminal. ndlaw.com/criminal-rights/miranda-warnings-and-police-questioning.html
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2013/nov/4/jury-nulli cation-signs-in-dc-spark-
free-speech-d

Note: Laws vary by region, please do your research and know what the rights are in your area.

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JAIL

Stacey E. says:
October 12, 2015 at 22:33

As it turns out, the cops dont need to read you your rights. Its actually only needed if they
plan to take you somewhere and question you. Some psychotic little creep has a
restraining order against me and he comes up with new and exciting ways to le police
reports against me, every time hes in town. Since the cops dont give a damn about the
truth, Ive decided never to speak to them again. I will only talk through a lawyer.
You do have the right to not answer their questions. Nobody ever informs you of this. You
have the right to tell them you wont consent to searches, you have the right not to go
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 outside to talk to them or let them in the house (unless they have a warrant you can see, of
course), and you have the right to not answer any of their questions. They arent usually
talking to you because they want to know your side of the story, they want to pin
something on you. Just admitting you were in the same area as a spiteful liar gets you in
trouble with the law.
Ive also read that they can lie through their teeth to you, but you cant legally return the
favor.

X says:
August 7, 2015 at 22:20

YOU NEED TO UPDATE YOUR SITE ITS LEGALLY WRONG, THE SUPREME COURT RULED
A MONTH AGO THAT OFFICERS CAN NOT DETAIN YOU BY THE ROADSIDE WHIILE
WAITING ON THEIR LITTLE DOGGIES TO ARRIVE..

Taurean says:
August 7, 2015 at 13:32

Great information! You guys should have yers available to distribute to inner cities with
high police presence. Id certainly love to distribute yers with this information throughout
neighborhoods, especially barbershops and salons.

luvallmykids says:
February 3, 2015 at 21:51

I am upset and confused by an encounter I had with the local Sheri department on
January 1st.. I was at a Movie with my 6 children and I had a Starbucks. Next thing you
know an o cer came and asked me to come with him. All my children the youngest being
5 remained in the movie. Their was an o cer on each side and when we exited the room,
their was a pile of theater sta standing in front of me. They were all talking at the same
time. I said I would like to comply I just do not understand what you want me to do one
o cer said why dont you just throw away the co ee so I turned to throw away the co ee
and the other one said We gave you 60 seconds to leave the establishment turn around
you are under arrest.

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 The o cer was aggressive and injured my rotator cu and no one was willing to let my
childern even know where I was! they actually took me to the county jail for processing
because I had a Starbucks in a theater! absolutely nuts. Well Me and my children were
extremely traumatized. They went looking for me several times during the movie and the
Galaxy cinemas employees would not tell them. My husband retreaved them and still no
one at the Galexy cinemas would tell him what happened.

I walked with the o cer to the car then I explained that I I can not understand what they
are saying because I am hearing impaired and would he please face me so I could read his
lips.. He refused. I said I need to get my children or you can get my children for me and he
refused.

They detained me until after 10:00 PM and then let me go 3 miles from town and told me if
I walked long enough I would nd a pay phone. They never merandized me, allowed me to
make a phone call, or let me call my lawyer.

Now I wish I would not have taught my children and students that the Sheri and Police
were good people who work hard to keep them safe. They are the bad people in my town
apparently. Where can I take a complaint? The sheri department refused to give me
records and they refused to take my complaint with out the o cers badge # and details I
can only get from the records.

Amanda says:
December 5, 2014 at 15:21

This may all be true and it would be wonderful to live in a world where you could politely
state your rights to a police o cer and go about your business unharmed. But any one of
the above statements, however correct and polite they may be, is more than enough to
get you severely beaten, charged with resisting arrest, and possibly sent to prison in
Mississippi. Videos and recordings get lost, cops back up cops, and in Mississippi it doesnt
matter what color you are_ the cops are the biggest, most powerful gang and everyone
else just tries to stay out of their way. (And from what Ive been seeing on the news, we are
far from the only ones with this problem)

William Edwards says:

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 May 22, 2014 at 22:00

I have learned that you ask if you are under arrest if you dont get an anser keep
asking until you get one. When o cier tells you that you are not ask to leave

Landon Ascheman says:

May 13, 2014 at 01:48

As a criminal defense attorney in Minnesota, this is a really fun and interesting chart. Its
great to get people thinking about their rights and helping them understand what rights
they have. That being said, each State is di erent (i.e. DUI roadblocks are unconstitutional
under the Minnesota Constitution), and the laws are constantly changing (i.e. When the
State can get a blood draw without a warrant).

These are some great basic starting blocks, but please reach out to an attorney in your
state to nd out any changes, or additional protections under your State Constitution.
(Many fellow criminal defense attorneys are happy to discuss your rights, its why we do
what we do)

Tony Jackson says:

May 7, 2014 at 18:09

I have something to say and I need some answers if you or anyone that is reading this
statement can help I would be grateful and not forgetful. Ok here goesI was arrested (not
actually) I was told Mr. Jackson we have a warrant for your arrest. My response was for
what!? and of course their response was (as if surprised) you dont know? I told them no, I
just got home! whats going on???? they said you really dont know? again I told them I
just got home what happened? they said well well talk about it when we get to the
station. At this point you can tell that I am very confused as well as concerned or afraid. I
was handcu ed placed in the police cruiser and taken to jail booked and placed into a
holding cell. (Now mind you I am trying to gure out what is going on; a lot of thoughts are
going on in my head trying to get a grip on what just took place asking myself am I
dreaming could this be a joke and at the same time I feel extremely anxious. So, nally the
detective came and took me out of the holding cell to talk with me and again I am
completely confused, and get this she (the detective) reads me my Miranda rights after I
was booked in. I didnt catch on until years later after reading up on some of the laws case
logs of what should be done the rst time the initial statement I or we have a warrant for
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 your arrest before being handcu ed and taken o to jail. My 5th Amendment Miranda
Rights were violated. Can anyone tell me what should be done, the rst thing I should do in
tackling this illegal action against me?

buzz says:
December 12, 2014 at 20:27

As long as no one questioned you before reading your rights, your rights were not violated.
The only time the cops are absolutely required to read anyone arrested their rights right
after arrest is on TV.

roy says:
March 6, 2014 at 09:02

Sad thing is that we are required by law to tell the truth. Police o cers are not required to
tell the truth and use lies to get you to admit things, yet when they appear in our public
schools they like to leave the impression to our children that they do tell the truth and the
children can be depended on them for help. I think it is important to teach our children to
keep their mouths shut and remember that the police are not their friends because they
have the legal right to lie to you. Do your friends lie to you? I think not.

Joe says:
March 9, 2015 at 02:01

That is demented thinking. Please tell me you dont have kids.

Bob says:
December 7, 2015 at 15:38

While perhaps a bit overly suspicious and pessimistic, nothing he said is factually incorrect.
Police are allowed to lie to you. They can be very helpful, but theyre not paid to be your
friend theyre paid to uphold the law. I would trust my children to get help from them, but
I think also teaching them about their rights and the job of the police is a good idea.

Tiany says:
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 I agree completely. Ive taught my boy that he can always count on the police. Ive heard of
several encounters with the police, and one of my own, that prove otherwise! My son now
knows the di erence between what the police are supposed to be doing and what they
are allowed and capable of doing. I hope if you do have children, that they listen to what
youre teaching them.

Richard says:
January 30, 2014 at 12:24

The chart states that in some areas you are required to produce ID. I believe that chart is
out of date and those laws were voided by a Supreme Court ruling back in the 1970s or
1980s. There was even a docudrama/showpeice on it on one of the news magazine
shows (dateline/60 minutes etc) . An Ivy League educated black male was used as bait by
dressing down and walking through rich neighborhoods. Thered be calls to police or just
patrolling squads that would stop him and demand ID. Naturally he wouldnt carry any.
This was done in many areas of the country. He nearly always was arrested(it was secretly
lmed). The case worked their way through the system and were ruled unconstitutional.

Joshua Jenkins says:

April 11, 2014 at 22:29

If you were driving, for example, you are required to show ID. There are many situations
where o cers can require you to show identi cation: age restricted places, purchases, and
activities, hunting, shing, conducting business or any transaction with the government,
when you are on probation or parole, when there is reasonable suspicion to temporarily
detain you for the purposes of investigating whether a crime is occurring, and when you
are being placed under arrest with probable cause, just to name a few common ones.
Most of the time, the best advice is to be forthcoming and truthful about who you are, and
for any questions that go beyond your own identity simply answer: I want a lawyer before
any further questions.

james says:
January 15, 2014 at 14:08

Had my licence suspended cause I didnt pay couple tickets in a state I dont live in, even
though I hadnt had a ticket in my state in 15 years. Since I go to Costa Rica ever year, and
already had a D/L there, I ew down and renewed it last year since I have residency there.

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 Screw this police state. Go to Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and Panama and see the freedom we
had in this country up to the early 70s.

aries says:
January 10, 2014 at 13:43

I got a question Im in california and I got pulled over for looking at my phone and the
o cer gave me a ticket but I didnt read it before signing it I guess I was nervous or
something but the o cer said him self that to tell the judge that I was just checking my
phone and that my ticket might give me a point. But when I drove o and I start reading my
ticket it said I was driving unsafe speed so what can I do with that? Or what should I do?
And thanks in advance

Tom says:
January 7, 2014 at 21:44

refusal is an automatic, irreversible suspension of drivers license. A breathalyzer test is a

form of search and is thus prohibited without a warrant. The Fourth Amendment embodies
unalienable rights that cannot be taken, given or diminished in any way.

Geodkyt says:
February 8, 2014 at 10:46

Tom The issue is that, by accepting the state-issued drivers license, you accepted the
conditions it is issued under. By statute, one of those conditions is that you have implicitly
consented to alcohol testing under speci c conditions when using your license to operate
a motor vehicle on public roads. Which is why the implied consent laws state that
withdrawal of that consent voids the license you have unilaterally rupudiated the
agreement that you have consented to BAC checks when arrested for DUI or DWI, so the
state withdraws the license. It is no di erent than individuals or companies that accept
certain licenses or contracts to do particular business (gun makers and dealers, alcohol
makers, restaurants, contractors doing government work, etc.) waive some of their 4th
Amendment rights and have agreed to speci c warrantless searches that would otherwise
require a warrant. Note that in implied consent/BAC situations, withdrawing your consent
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 NOT a crime and they will need a warrant to test you without consent But the state can
and will withdraw THEIR side of an agreement you have already rejected.

owen says:
April 23, 2015 at 19:43

What about someone that has No Liscence and Never had one. can they become free
from having a BAC test which would give the driver time to become sober If they Were
Drunk. How do the police deal with this ?
I am asking about California. Thankyou

Travis says:
February 18, 2014 at 02:35

Unfortunately however, driving is a privilege. And in most municipalities, when a person

test for their license, the sign documentation stating the they waive the right to refuse a
breathalyzer.

JJ says:
January 7, 2014 at 14:18

If the o cer asks you to get out of your car and walk back to his vehicle to complete
paper work, do you have to get out of your vehicle? This happened in New Mexico after
being stopped going 5 mi over the posted speed limit of 30 mph, just a few 100 ft from
where the speed limit changed to 55 mph. We were followed several miles before being
stopped. We were pulled over on a very busy highway. The o cer even approached the
vehicle on the passenger side. Why would he ask a senior driver to walk back to his car on
a busy highway?

Cindy says:
July 4, 2015 at 21:05

This happened to me in Arizona and I am disabled. I had to get out with my cane and walk
along a very busy interstate (I could barely walk it was a very bad day for me.). When I
removed my DL and insurance my handicapped parking permit was readily visible, and in
retrospect I dont believe the o cer should have required me to get out of my vehicle and
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 walk to his. I felt very, very unsafe, and I am wondering what I should have done and what I
can do after the fact.

Darrell says:
January 6, 2014 at 23:18

Its all about one thing..control. They the police, the government, just want to control
you. They dont care about the constitution, your rights, or anything else.

Control and generate money for the local, county, and State. Why do you think they ignore
speeders and pull over some schmo in the car poo,l lane whos only got one person in the
car? Their generating income. Much more than a speeder, a cell phone user or texter.

Protect and Serve my ass.

Clayton Evans says:

January 6, 2014 at 18:56

We allready lost the Constitution,Federal judges are untouchable,they can lie,they can
discriminate, and do whatever they have the whim for,if you are not well connected or rich
you have a snowballs chance in hell when it comes to legal matters!

Ken says:
January 6, 2014 at 12:25

Actually the supreme court recently held that not answering CAN be held against you.
Your best bet is to ASSERT your fth amendment rights right from the start, then you
silence cant be used against you.

Also a federal judge recently ruled on a 100 mile bu er zone around the entire US border.
it a totally constitution free zone according to this wacko judge in NY.

My view on this is COOL! All US laws are based on the Constitution. Since the Constitution
is not in e ect where I live, Laws are not in e ect where I live. Also the Constitution
authorizes the federal government, so federal agents have no constitutional authority
where I live.
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 TexasJester says:
January 8, 2014 at 10:30

Re the 100-mile zone interesting idea! I drive a truck cross-country, and am frequently in
the deep Southwest, where there are several Border Patrol check points, within 100 miles
of Mexico. Ill have to remember this!!

ash says:
May 17, 2014 at 10:44

Which side of the border is this bu er zone on? Do you have a link with more info?

Chris says:
May 30, 2014 at 12:18

sources are listed at the bottom of the page

Wise Guys Try says:

February 24, 2015 at 18:31

This is actually a pretty cool concept. If the Bill of Rights doesnt protect me in this zone,
doesnt that mean LEO has in e ect engaged in a unilateral abrogation of the constitutional
authority to enforcethe Constitution? Immigration is a constitutional duty of the federal
government at the border. If theres no border at the border, what countrys law are they
enforcing?

I know you would never win in a roadside confrontation using this but it just goes to show
you what an absolute fantasyland TPTB have constructed. A place where the Constitution
is not enforceable to protect you and me but gives them the authority to be federal agents.

This should be fun when the revolution comes

Konrad Von Hochstaden says:

January 6, 2014 at 10:22

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 This is not completely accurate. No state requires you to SHOW ID (e.g. a drivers license)
during detainment, but many require you to identify yourself. Often this is simply giving
your name, date of birth, and home address verbally.

Of course, if you are driving, you can be asked for your drivers license. Although used to
identify you, the reason is to to determine if you are licensed to drive.

Also, in reference to recording: if referring to wiretap laws, these laws do not apply to a
stop in public where there is no expectation of privacy, especially if you make it obvious
you are recording. If recording secretly, just dont say anything about it. I would say it is
much better having it than not regardless of the law.

Mark Fisher says:

January 6, 2014 at 13:49

I cant categorically con rm your statement but in Florida the obligation to produce
identi cation is going to be pretty limited, as in the example you provided about operating
a motor vehicle. Now there might be a further exception under the loitering statute as
well, but that is pretty narrow and limited as well. In terms of providing your name however
I think you do have such an obligation when questioned by a sworn law enforcement
o cer.

I express no view on the recording of conversations without consent.

The Federal Farmer says:

January 22, 2014 at 03:27

There are only a very few states where its against the law to wire tap if one party knows
about the recording.
Unfortunately, Floriduh is one of those states.

http://www.vegress.com/index.php/can-i-record-calls-in-my-state

bob ott says:

January 5, 2014 at 23:15

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 Cobb County Georgia State Court: No right to subpoena to obtain evidence, No right to trial
by jury, No right to discover or depose a person who is material and relevant, No right to a
continuance to gather evidence, Trial is in less time that prosecutor is required to respond
so prosecutor does not respond, illegal search without a warrant of a house is
acceptable, simple recital of probable cause without any probable cause is acceptable
with state court.
Legitimacy is not part of their process, oh, and le an appeal, that requires a much higher
political intervention mostly that does not happen!

Green Baba says:

January 5, 2014 at 19:07

Great information thank you-remember the police/policy man is not a peace o cer, they
are there to enforce the statutes/laws of the corporate state that hired them, only the
sheri is a peace o cer because the sheri is voted in by the people and the sheri takes
his oath to uphold the constitution in the republic, so in my experience when I was pulled
over I found out that you are actually teaching them or re-educating them about the real
su juris law. Interesting! I am studying law

Michael McCormick says:

January 5, 2014 at 17:38

I gather rewood at a local lake. I did quite a bit of research on the legality of it. I could nd
nothing in any local, state or federal law making it legal or illegal. The closest thing I could
equate it to is illegally mining of a natural resource. Long story short the rst time I was
stopped they told me the wood had no value therefore I was let go. The next day another
cop stopped me and told me they were allowed to decide on what could and could not be
done at the lake. I then pointed out that he was not part of the legislator but rather a part of
the enforcement. He told me he just talked his supervisor and con rmed what he told me
earlier. I responded respectfully that I really did not care what his supervisor told him,
because it was not illegal. He got on the computer and searched for quite a while but
could nd no supporting documentation to back up his claims.
Question. Was this the right or wrong approach on my part ?

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 Felix says:
January 5, 2014 at 14:02

Thanks for posting this it has help me a lot just one question , I work for a big company in
logistic . What are my right then since Im on the clock ?

La Roi says:
January 5, 2014 at 10:05

This does not apply to black men, or puerto rican men or mexican men. This is what the
law is on paper. The reality of the situation is very di erent. There is a reason the jails are
lled with blacks and browns for non-violent drug crimes. And its not because of a
pervasive ignorance of the law. White drug usage it essentially legal in America. Why?
Racism and systematic injustice in the criminal justice system. From cops, prosecutors and
judges. Cops are allowed to cherry pick who they will arrest and to ignore the civil liberties
of blacks and browns. Prosecutors and judges then ignore the injustice done and in fact
add to the problem by giving longer sentences to blacks and browns. This article is bs for
blacks and browns. When we face cops, keep your mouth shut, hands where they can be
seen, do not give any information other that your name, address and id. And do not
attempt to resist and illegal search. Use common sense and survival skills.

Hal says:
January 6, 2014 at 14:11

La-Roy ,
Im a hawnk . Please get this race garbage settled with facts . We are all in a damned mess
here and the bastards that have engineered it have also made you a parrot . If we dont
stick together man , this same rant your able to print now will get you a gulag trip the
same as I would for upholding the Constitution
We all need to be di erent but together in an idea . I support to the death and have
dodged bullets to prove it so you can say what you want . But use your mind , not what the
arrogant controllers have done for you ?
They are laughing all of the way to the bank and your house and want us all in their pocket
. Dont help them do it .

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 Abraham says:
July 18, 2014 at 08:14

you got that right my man cheers:)

Lauren says:
January 3, 2015 at 20:32

If you think what that man said is garbage; you are sadly part of the problem. He is
addressing a concern that is true for people everyday who are unlike yourself. If you can
step into another persons shoes for once, maybe Congress and the people on the
Supreme Court can change their tunes as well.

Abraham, JK, and Hal please check you facts.

JK says:
January 6, 2014 at 23:44

La Roi, you have some reason to point, but overall, is crap. Sure, more black/brown
arrested for crack . but more white are busted/in jail for meth. its the problems within
communities that drive arrests.

Steph says:
January 8, 2014 at 21:35

Sadly, you are correct. It is called DWIB (driving with black and/or brown). Just so you
know that I am not in this group, I am a senior white woman. I am horri ed to read accounts
of brutality, bullying, etc. by our law enforcement agencies. Still, it never hurts to know the
information no matter what color your skin.

nobaddog says:
February 12, 2014 at 04:52

La Roy, Youre right about the prisons being full of blacks and browns because they
naturally gravitate towards illegal drug use and sales. Violent crime is part of their heritage.
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 Every single black person knows several of their family and friends that are in jail or have
been in jail usually because the white man set them up or white laws discriminate against
them.
Steph, Im sure you are horri ed by the brutality the police need to use on this violent
species. I am more concerned about the police using excessive force on anyone that o ers
no resistance other than their constitutional rights to defend themselves against a cop who
thinks they can do whatever they want with no consequences. Once that problem is
solved then we can start looking into DWBOB! Im really sick of hearing that. Worry about
yourself rst. Im not going to put someones elses problem before mine. Only an idiot will
do that.

Henry says:
January 5, 2014 at 03:32

You may legally video and audio record a police o cer performing o cial duties while in
public

Unless you are in a fascist blue state such as Maryland, or (until last year) Massachusetts,
or possibly others.

Example: http://reason.com/blog/2013/07/05/maryland-college-football-player-
charged

Morning Star says:

January 5, 2014 at 19:47

Check out the state-by-state links on the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press
website:

Tape Recording Laws At A Glance:

http://www.rcfp.org/reporters-recording-guide/tape-recording-laws-glance

jermbop adingo says:

January 6, 2014 at 11:40

The courts didnt support that, it was a silly cop who didnt know how to write up a charge.
and the cop was attacked: illegal anywhere. and thats not what a fascist is.
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 source: the same article you skimmed over.

Ned Williams says:

January 4, 2014 at 15:33

Under RoadBlocks you forget to list Motorcycle Only Saftey Stop as they have occured in
both the states of Georgia and New York.

Jim says:
January 6, 2014 at 20:00

Motorcycle riders were able to get those stopped as they were illegal.

David Abbott says:

January 4, 2014 at 14:55

Thank you for posting thisregretfully, the vast majority of the people are not informed of
their rights when it comes to police stopping them for anything..It is also advisable to make
no sudden or persistant hand gestures, talk loudly,or aggressively, or be alot taller than the
copthey get intimidated easily. I have the utmost respect for law,and order, but zero for
cops who bully,abuse,lie,sneak,cheat and brutalize! They destroy the publics trust of the
police that MUST remain in place.

Michael says:
January 4, 2014 at 14:43

Excellent info. I wish more residents of Ontarian knew about it.

http://www.racisminopp.org

Leland Judy says:

January 4, 2014 at 13:54

Is it ok to give to the O cer a copy of the IV Ammendment with a verbal statement:

O cer, I am complying with your orders pursuant to my rights protected by the 4th
Amendment to the United States Constitution.
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 Norma says:
January 5, 2014 at 15:49

No. Do not give anything, whatsoever to the cop.

At any rate, most cops are looking to arrest such people that know their Constitutional
Rights.

Theyve been trained to use, any little excuse to do this.

Dont volunteer anything paper or verbal, the cop didn;t ask for.

Youre not dealing with a friend, here.

At any rate, your ngerprints can be taken from the paper.

Youre working against yourself.

And I think, countrywide, cops have been given a mandate to provoke in any way possible,
ALL WAYS possible, PROTESTS, AND RIOTS.

These provocations, include:

alleged wrong entry in private homes

( I think its deliberate)
-alleged mistakes in entry and arrests.
( I think this is really deliberate)

tasering individuals, causing deaths

shooting and killing individuals
shooting and killing of family pets

Jean-Luc Picard says:

January 3, 2014 at 17:36

In theory you are getting close to the truth. In practice, when the police lie, falsify police
reports, plant evidence, etc., you are defenseless, even if you have video footage as they
will destroy it as well and lie about it. Please, do you honestly think we have any rights in
this country? We have corrupt cops, corrupt DAs, and corrupt judges. Even the Supreme
Kangaroo Court of the land will not uphold the Constitution(Gitmo, Patriot Act, NDAA, FISA,
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 etc). Add to that a complicit and bogus media who will discredit you in the court of public
opinion long before your trial, and you can plainly see that this is NOT a free country and
we are not under a rule of law of decent men. The best advice is to avoid the legal system
at all costs, never dial 911, or better still would be to leave the country.

Dana Mason says:

January 3, 2014 at 11:30

Do you have a good resource within Colorado regarding laws and rights during tra c
stops? thank you.

No I.D. says:
January 2, 2014 at 18:24

In MS, there are insurance checkpoints, in which they simply ask to see a license and
insurance. Are these legal, or can I refuse?

TexasJester says:
January 8, 2014 at 10:34

My opinion, and thats ALL it is, as I dont know MS laws well, is that theyre shing. Theyre
hoping to nd someone without insurance to cite them.

My opinion, just that, would be to ask am I being cited or arrested? If the answer is no,
then say respectfully, you have no right to see them, unless you can articulate probable
cause or produce a warrant, then ask to leave.

Wise Guys Try says:

February 24, 2015 at 18:46

I think TexasJester is not quite right, with due respect. Theyre not trying to nd someone
without insurance, theyre trying to use the insurance stop to see what BIGGER OFFENSE
they can pin on you. If you dont have insurance they might tell you if they can look in your
trunk theyll forget the ticket, just promise to get insuranceof course, thats a total lie. And

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 if you have something like a slim jim or pipe that they could interpret as burglary gear, now
youve really stepped in it.

I think constitutionally, an insurance stop would be questionable since there is no

possibility of public safety if you are in violation. Not being able to pay someone for the
damage youve caused their car is a civil, not criminal o ense.

I think a lot of the small time stops are just to give them a reason to stick their head in your
car, smell the atmosphere, look on the back seat for contraband or to make you nervous
enough to say your behavior was reasonable articuable probable cause for more
investigation. Dont give it to them. Minimum interactions, take the ticket if you dont have
insurance and shut up. Dont be dumb enough to try to deal with The Man on a stopYOU
WILL LOSE.

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