Akubane
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XD I seen one go off on a buddy of mine once. Took all I had not to laugh and make things worse. There are some real jerk cops out there.
It must of been that time of the month.I didn't do anything. I took my information back, put my license in my wallet, put my phone in my pocket, and my insurance card in my visor. He was explaining the warning, handed it to me, and then he started going off on me.
You guys need to learn a few things about law enforcement.
a.) Cooperate - They all have video cameras that are filming the stop. These video camera also have mics / audio.
b.) Don't ask, "What did I do wrong." By law they HAVE TO TELL YOU WHY THEY STOPPED YOU. Eventually. If the cop askes, "Do you know why I stopped you? You say, "No, but I know you have to tell me."
c.) Don't say, "I didn't realize I was speeding, I didn't see the stop sign, I didn't know I ran over the old lady." When they tell you why they pulled you over simply say, 'Ok. I understand." You're not admitting you did anything, you're just saying you understand what grounds he's using to perform his stop on you.
d.) At which point he needs to either issue you a citation / fine, issue a warning or read you our rights and arrest you.
e.) If you are under arrest and your rights have been read to you, then they ask you, "Do you understand these rights?" You say, "Yes and I will not answer any questions without the presence of my lawyer."
f.) If you are issued a Citation / Fine - Make sure you ask the officer where and when you need to pay and or file the citation. They WILL TELL YOU and they will say additional information is on the back of the citation. STILL ASK FOR VERIFICATION AND AN EXPLANATION. They have to by law explain it to you until you understand it. THEY HATE THIS.
g.) If you follow the above and claim not guilty, expect a court date and expect the officer to show up that day for your case.
h.) Lastly, after the officer is finished with you ask, "Excuse me, can you give me directions to the nearest coffee shop?"
Their job is to server and protect. Pulling you over was an example of protecting the law. But they are also must help a citizen when they require help. You are lost and can't find a coffee shop. It's his job to help you find your way.
Must be the juices...