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Old 09-07-2001, 06:43 PM
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my rights as a citizen of the united states against the Officers of the Law


I am inquiring about all possible information that i can obtain about my rights as a citizen of the US of A against possible legal mishaps. I.E. being pulled over and searched myself and my car. -Being pulled aside on the street and questioned and/or search. Things of this nature. Thanks.
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What exact legal mishaps?
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Old 09-08-2001, 10:53 PM
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It is customary, in this country, when visited by a police officer, to ask them for their identification. You must, then, study their identification, and then ask them where they live. This is very important, and you must memorize the address, which is plainly printed in the identification. With his identification in your hand, you must ask them, "you live at 123, 4th street,(the address printed upon the identification), yes? Do you have many valulable things?" These are very traditional ceremonies, and should be followed to the letter, except if your in a hurry, there is a short cut. In this case, when your holding their identification, you say, "This identification is fake. Do you know what the punishment is for impersonating a police officer is? It's a pretty serious crime, but I can just let you off with a small, 50 dollar, fine today." And be sure to stay around until you get the 50 dollars, as it is a serious breach of etiquete to refuse the money. I hope this helps.
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Old 09-08-2001, 11:17 PM
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It is customary, in this country, when visited by a police officer, to ask them for their identification. You must, then, study their identification, and then ask them where they live. This is very important, and you must memorize the address, which is plainly printed in the identification. With his identification in your hand, you must ask them, "you live at 123, 4th street,(the address printed upon the identification), yes? Do you have many valulable things?" These are very traditional ceremonies, and should be followed to the letter, except if your in a hurry, there is a short cut. In this case, when your holding their identification, you say, "This identification is fake. Do you know what the punishment is for impersonating a police officer is? It's a pretty serious crime, but I can just let you off with a small, 50 dollar, fine today." And be sure to stay around until you get the 50 dollars, as it is a serious breach of etiquete to refuse the money. I hope this helps.
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Old 09-08-2001, 11:34 PM
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It is customary, in this country, when visited by a police officer, to ask them for their identification. You must, then, study their identification, and then ask them where they live. This is very important, and you must memorize the address, which is plainly printed in the identification. With his identification in your hand, you must ask them, "you live at 123, 4th street,(the address printed upon the identification), yes? Do you have many valulable things?" These are very traditional ceremonies, and should be followed to the letter, except if your in a hurry, there is a short cut. In this case, when your holding their identification, you say, "This identification is fake. Do you know what the punishment is for impersonating a police officer is? It's a pretty serious crime, but I can just let you off with a small, 50 dollar, fine today." And be sure to stay around until you get the 50 dollars, as it is a serious breach of etiquete to refuse the money. I hope this helps.
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Old 09-08-2001, 11:41 PM
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My response:

You know, asdf, it was funny the first time. Three insertions of the same thing is, well, dumb.

If it is your intent to obtain a response from the writer, he will if he wants to, and I'm sure he's received a message in his e-mail that a response awaits him - - from your first insertion.

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Old 09-09-2001, 11:08 AM
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citizens rights w/law enforcement


the police officer is free to make contact with citizens. if you are asked by the officer for consent to search, you have the right to refuse. after an illegal, or nonconsentual search, any evidece/contraband seized by police as evidence will be dismissed as evidence.
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Old 09-10-2001, 12:50 AM
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unfortunately people of certain ethnic background are subject to closer scrutiny than others. sort of like the sins of the father being visited upon the son. i dont know your background and it doesn't really matter. police are paid to be suspicious. if you have nothing to hide, it would be in your best intrest to concent to a search. create an air of cooperation. once the police get used to you in your area, and know you to be a good citizen, your problems will lessen. act friendly, be courtious, and dont try to hide anything from them. a clear concience goes a long way.
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Old 09-10-2001, 01:33 PM
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Re:What exact legal mishaps?


Legal mishaps such as being pulled over by a polic officer and having him tell you that he has the right to search you, everyone in the car and the car itself.(he does not have a warrant) Or having a cop come up to you on the street and having him reach in your pockets or backpack because you "look" as though you could conceal illegal substances and such..
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