Top Ten (10) Things NOT to Do If You Are Arrested

[jetdawgg]

PLEASE TAKE NOTE OF THIS ADVICE. A wide variety of people are arrested every day and the majority of the individuals make the same mistakes which make there situation even worse. Many of these reactions are understandable, however some defy logic and reason. Nobody plans on being arrested, but you may be arrested for simply being in the wrong place at the wrong time. Share this with your colleagues, friends and family because it will come in handy for many of you. The basic rule is to simply listen to the officer and do as your told, "Put Your Hands Behind Your Back" and do NOT do any of these Ten Things:
1. Don't Talk.

Do not say a word to the officer. Shut the F. 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 batton 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.
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 **** 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 ****! 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.
Quick Test Question

An altercation occurs with your live in girlfriend. When the police arrive they find you on the sidewalk, a few houses down the street. Your girlfriend points you out and the officers then arrest you for assault. During the arrest, they let you know that they do not intent to question you. They just need your name and address. What do you do?
Answer

Well the police are lying to you and rule number 1 is to keep your mouth shut, so you don't say anything. Your name is all you may need to give. If you give your address, that may indicate that you live together converting your alleged crime from a misdemeanor to a felony. An officer will attempt to get you to make an admission, especially when they have no evidence. KEEP YOUR MOUTH SHUT!

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[sparkie]

Good advice,,,,,If I ever decide to become a drug dealer.LOL.

[DWG]

Good advice, no matter what. It always amazes me on the show "Cops" how people screw themselves. "Do you mind if we search your car?" Perp, knowing he has 500 lbs of marijuana, "No, go ahead!" Does he think they are going to miss it? The rules about search are just too true to ignore. Never let the cops in your house or car, no matter how innocent you think you are! And keeping your pie hole shut is just common(?) sense! Cooperate, but don't do their job for them!

[OLE SARG]

I, too, wonder at the IQ level of most criminals!!!!!!
Jets these rules sound like they came right from your local prison ------ REALLY GOOD source of legal INFO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! IF YOU ARE A ****ING CRIMINAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

SEMPER FI,

[PatriotGirl422]

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!!!

Or, if you really are "innocent" and wrongfully arrested as this article assumes so many people are, you wouldn't have any places that you're afraid of the cops searching! If you have something to hide, you're not innocent.

I agree that cops sometimes overstep their bounds, but this article is basically telling people how to not get caught doing something illegal.

[usmchauer]

Scenario: You're carrying your backpack down the street. Your backpack is full of porno mags, lube, and dildo's. You get stopped for J-Walking. The Police Officer asks to search your bag and you refuse. Does that mean you're not innocent? No, it just means you don't want to be embarrassed.

It's a far fetched story, but supports the idea that everyone who refuses a voluntary search isn't a crook.

[sparkie]

Scenario,,,,usmchauer, You need some kinda pills,,,,LMAO

[ttracker65]

Oh Boy

[jetdawgg]

Scenario: You're carrying your backpack down the street. Your backpack is full of porno mags, lube, and dildo's. You get stopped for J-Walking. The Police Officer asks to search your bag and you refuse. Does that mean you're not innocent? No, it just means you don't want to be embarrassed.

It's a far fetched story, but supports the idea that everyone who refuses a voluntary search isn't a crook.

The cop will Taser you so you will look like a criminal

[Zulu 36]

Man, some people are really dopey with the advice.

The police do not have to have a reason to talk to you any more than you have to have a reason to talk to anyone else.

However, if they do have a reason (such as investigating you for something), most places I know of require you by law to answer what are called "administrative questions." These are name, address, date of birth, etc. Also, most places REQUIRE that information be truthful. Lie or refuse to answer at your peril. Most judges I knew would deny bail to anyone refusing to ID themselves until their identity could be confirmed.

Most places do not require you to produce written ID to a police officer (except when driving), but they do require you to truthfully identify yourself verbally during an investigatory contact.

I would agree 100% with advice # 2 and #3. Those are the only items completely correct. Also note that it is Constitutionally legal for the police to chase you if you run from them for no apparent reason except their mere presence (See US Supreme Court, People of Michigan v. Chesternut).

And I never had to Taser anyone to make them look like a criminal. They usually managed to do it all by themselves. Oh wait, they didn't allow Tasers in Michigan at the time. Darn, look at all of the potential criminals I missed arresting.

[SlingerDun]

Also note that it is Constitutionally legal for the police to chase you if you run from them for no apparent reason except their mere presence

I once wheeled and ran from an Absaroka Grizz to avoid getting swatted from the saddle and chewed on but she didn't chase me far cuz the foremans horse was a spastic Appaloosa goin nowhere fast. I've wondered a 1000 times what woulda happened if i had remained static and stared the sow down, if she would have picked on me instead, but i was sceered to do so hehehehe

--->Dave

[OLE SARG]

The cop will Taser you so you will look like a criminal

Asinine statement jet!! AND I agree with Zulu, most criminals manage to look like criminals on their own.

SEMPER FI,

[jetdawgg]

Asinine statement jet!! AND I agree with Zulu, most criminals manage to look like criminals on their own.

SEMPER FI,

Taserings by cops are on the rise, in a video I posted a cop pushed a WOMAN down the stairs just for talking....

[OLE SARG]

jet, where do you come up with this ****??? It seems that you look for the bad in anything that has to do with law enforcement. I am sure there are some self-employed ego maniacs out there also.

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[jetdawgg]

jet, where do you come up with this ****??? It seems that you look for the bad in anything that has to do with law enforcement. I am sure there are some self-employed ego maniacs out there also.

SEMPER FI,

OLE SARG, I am also sure that those like that out there too, however, they don't generally have the authority to abuse people physically who talk to them and have the capability to get away with it