What to do if you are stopped by the police:
Think carefully about your words, movement, body language, and

emotions. Don't get into an argument with the police. Remember,

anything you say or do can be used against you. Keep your hands

where the police can see them. Don't run. Don't touch any police

officer. Don't resist even if you believe you are innocent.

Don't complain on the scene or tell the police their wrong or

that your going to flie a complaint. Do not make any statements

regarding the incident. Ask for a lawyer immediately upon your

arrest. Try to remember the officers' badge and patrol car

numbers. Write down everything you remember ASAP.

1) What you say to the police is always important. What you say

can be used against you, and it can give the police an excuse to

arrest you, especially if your bad-mouthing them!
2) You must show your drivers license and registration when

stopped in a car. Otherwise, you don't have to answer any

questions if you are detained or arrested, with one important

exception. The police may ask for your name if you have been

properly detained, and you can be arrested in some states for

refusing to give it. If you reasonably fear that your name is

incriminating, you may remain silent, which may be a defense in

case you are arrested anyway.
3) You don't have to consent to any search of yourself, your car

or your house. If you do consent to a search, it can affect your

rights later in court. If the police say they have a search

warrant, ask to see it.
4) Do not interfere with, or obstruct the police - you can be

arrested for it.

If you are stopped for questioning:
1) It's not a crime to refuse to answer questions, but refusing

to answer might make the police suspicious about you.
2) Police may pat you down if they suspect a concealed weapon.

Don't physically resist, but make it clear that you don't

consent to any further search.
3) Ask if you are under arrest. If you are, you have a right to

know why.
4) Don't bad-mouth the police officer or run away, even if you

believe what is happening is unreasonable. That could lead to

your arrest.

If you,re stopped in your car:
1) Upon request, show them your drivers license, registration,

and proof of insurance. In certain cases, your car can be

searched without a warrant as long as the police have probable

cause.(don't have anything visable, not even rolling papers)
To protect yourself later, you should make it clear that you do

not consent to a search. It is not lawful for police to arrest

you for refusing to consent to a search.
2) If your given a ticket, you should sign it: otherwise you can

be arrested. you can always fight the case in court later.
3)If your suspected of DWI and refuse to take a blood, urine or

breath test, your driver's licence may be suspended.

If your arrested or taken to a police station:
1) You have the right to remain silent and to talk to a lawyer

before you talk to the police. Tell the police NOTHING except

your name and address. Don't give any explanations, excuses or

stories. You can make your defense later, in court, based on

what you and your lawyer decide is best
2) Ask to see a lawyer immediately. If you can't pay for a

lawyer, you have the right to a court appointed lawyer. DON'T

SAY ANYTHING WITHOUT A LAWYER!!
3) Within a reasonable amount of time you are allowed a local

phone call.
4) Sometimes you can be released without bail, or have bail

lowered. Have your lawyer ask the judge about this.

If the police knock on your door:
1) You do NOT have to let them in unless they have a warrant

signed by a judge.
2) However, in some emergency situations officers are allowed to

search without a warrant.

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS AND USE THEM! This information provided by the ACLU

Thanks, this is all good stuff.

There's a group here that carry around a piece of paper where ever they go if they're ever stopped by the cops. Saying pretty much what you're saying there. I think it's a good idea.

Saved my ass. lol

FANTASTIC STUFF! especially the dont complian about things at the scene!

this is actually all the RIGHT stuff you should do.

i hate when people say they'd cry or bitch out the police.

its alot easier to do things the legal way.

This is my first post im not sure of the rules or any of that bullshit but the information i have is very useful...Im the cousin of 3 cops and have been pulled over becuase the cop believed I was drunk....(which he and i both knew was true..but as we all know its what you can prove not what you know) So when he gave me the pre-screening test that you breath into the device and it says if it detects alcohol...now this test is not admissable as evidence in court...so they bring you to the station or bring the patty wagon to you and give you the actual "Breathalizer" now if you refuse then you can automatically be charged with a DWI...so heres what to do...at no point refuse the test...simply right before he asks you to breath into the machice..burp...and he then has to watch you for another 20mins becuase all of the chemicals were just brought back up your throught throwing off the reading...repeat this step 3 or 4 times and you should be sober by then....the only thing about this that could fail is if your to drunk to remember this whole thing

I kinda figured out how to act around the police after a few bad encounters.

yeah that burping thing may work i cant disprove it but if you get some dick head cops they will be trying to bust you i have met a few but never been caught!!! ha ha everyone chase me catch me if you can!!!

very nice. epsom salt and saltpeter can help to get rid of traces of drugs in your bod. i use it on my parole officer

the basic thing to remember is to not give them any more information than they are asking for. also, they cant do anything you dont give them permission to do.

example:

my friends and i were out at a party and it become rather loud and obnoxious and sometimes parties do, and some of the city's finest showed up. they knocked on the door, and my friend who was drunk off his ass answered the door. they asked about the party, and asked if they could come in. my friend, drunk, said no, because it wasnt his house, so he shut the door on them, and they couldnt do anything.


moral of the story: use your head around cops.