Funny Cop Encounter

[MokSpeed]

I had an interesting encounter with a state trooper once. I had left my friend's house after eating and had one beer. I waited about 2 hours to leave, but being Chinese my face was still flush and pretty red. I was completely sober but it's just what happens when I drink. On my way home I was pulled over by a state trooper on the freeway. He looked at my face and was obviously convinced that I was intoxicated. After making me do all the stupid balancing tests (holding one leg up and all that stuff), he made me do a breathalyzer test not once, but twice. It kept pulling up ~.002 and he finally gave up. All he said was:

"Well you passed with flying colors. I just don't understand why you're so red. My advice would be to just not drive at all if you plan on drinking."

I think to save face he also said he was going to let me off with a warning for not having a front plate. He looked legitimately confused after the breathalyzer.

[Tcoat]

[quote=fang_gt86;2202413]
Cop: "I was looking for somebody that has been in a fight and you looked similar to the descriptions"

Originally Posted by fang_gt86

Oh yeah, being a 5' tall Asian guy is probably what saved me a whole lot of questioning. Especially you're out walking around at midnight in the dark.

[53Driver]

[quote=Tcoat;2202951]

Originally Posted by fang_gt86

Cop: "I was looking for somebody that has been in a fight and you looked similar to the descriptions"

I might be drunk but I'm still going to whoop your butt `a la the Drunken Boxer (Master).

[Poodles]

Originally Posted by FRSNewb

Wouldn't exactly refer to them as jokes, unless you find it hilarious innocent people are dying at the hands of police officers.

Because you only hear about the ones where race could part of the equation. Makes for juicy news...

Originally Posted by MokSpeed

Being innocent doesn't entitle you to be a jackass. Which is exactly why there is so much unnecessary conflict to begin with in many situations involving an officer. If you're innocent you should have nothing to hide and an officer will clearly see that if you comply with their instructions.

This whole "innocent until proven guilty" thing really needs to be changed to "guilty until proven innocent".

Worst. Advice. Ever. It's not being a ****, there's a reason there is a Miranda Warning, and it's not only after you're arrested. Anything you say CAN and WILL be used against you.


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/hijack

[pche]

Originally Posted by Poodles

Worst. Advice. Ever. It's not being a ****, there's a reason there is a Miranda Warning, and it's not only after you're arrested. Anything you say CAN and WILL be used against you.

I second that. We live in a free country and are protected by the Constitution. Most cops have nothing better to do and there's a term for them stopping people at random for questioning, it's call "profiling". By standing your ground, refuse to be talk down to and profiled doesn't make you a d***. In a situation like that, all I would say is "I plea the 5th", "am I being detained?","am I free to go?" Politely of course

People who are scared of cops and voluntarily to have their rights trampled on are the reason why most cops are power hungry crooks.

[Teseo]

I dont give a shit unless if she is damn hot or and old man wanting to talk about my car.
Did i broke a law? No? Have a nice day officer

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by MokSpeed

This whole "innocent until proven guilty" thing really needs to be changed to "guilty until proven innocent".

Ok, Kim Jung Mok.

[pche]

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

Ok, Kim Jung Mok.

Do you ever feel,
Like a plastic bag,
Drifting through the wind....

[53Driver]

For all of those who believe in the whole "innocent until proven guilty" thing, just get charged with a crime and let me know how it works out for you? The reality is, we live in a society that says one thing when the reality is "you're guilty until proven innocent".

[Amaya]

Originally Posted by 53Driver

For all of those who believe in the whole "innocent until proven guilty" thing, just get charged with a crime and let me know how it works out for you? The reality is, we live in a society that says one thing when the reality is "you're guilty until proven innocent".

You're innocent until proven guilty in a court of law, the cops just assume everyone is guilty and let the courts find out for sure. That's the difference between the judicial and executive arms of the government. What the general public thinks is a whole different matter though.

[53Driver]

Originally Posted by Amaya

You're innocent until proven guilty in a court of law, the cops just assume everyone is guilty and let the courts find out for sure. That's the difference between the judicial and executive arms of the government. What the general public thinks is a whole different matter though.

You totally missed the point of what I said. If you get charged, even if you are innocent, you better be prepared for the consequences. Attorney fees, stress, possible loss of job/friends/family/ etc. It doesn't matter what the theory or concept is, you will have to prove your innocence to the court otherwise you will end up with a conviction, legal fees/fines and possible jail time depending on the conviction. My experience, most "innocent" people take a plea because either they don't want to take the gamble with a more serious conviction or they don't have the money to fight the charge.

Edit-to further clarify, law enforcement makes the arrest. The DA decides on whether to charge or not. If you get charged, then you will have to prove your "innocence" unless you take a plea or the DA decides to drop the charges.

[Amaya]

Well, I would say It's too easy to "prove" guilt, or rather people are too easily convinced. But you are right that just being arrested/charged with a crime can have serious consequences.

[53Driver]

Originally Posted by Amaya

Well, I would say It's too easy to "prove" guilt, or rather people are too easily convinced. But you are right that just being arrested/charged with a crime can have serious consequences.

I've known a few people in my life that have had their lives totally changed because of a charge that wasn't warranted. For example, just imagine if the OP had been arrested by the officer. He was walking through a nice neighborhood late at night, "fit the description" of a suspect who had been involved in an assualt, had alcohol in his system and is a minority. What do you think the DA would have done? My money is they would have charged him. At that point, he'd have three options. Plead innocent and go to court, take a plea or plead guilty (techincally he could also plead "nolo contendre" but usually that's for people who have worked out a plea bargain). No matter what option he chose above. all would involve him having to attain a criminal defense lawyer (read lots of money if you want a good one) and his life would be changed forever. At the end of the day, he has to prove his "innocence" or get a conviction for something he didn't do.

[MokSpeed]

Originally Posted by Poodles

Worst. Advice. Ever. It's not being a ****, there's a reason there is a Miranda Warning, and it's not only after you're arrested. Anything you say CAN and WILL be used against you.

Originally Posted by pche

By standing your ground, refuse to be talk down to and profiled doesn't make you a d***. In a situation like that, all I would say is "I plea the 5th", "am I being detained?","am I free to go?" Politely of course

Your comments just made my point.

Complying with police doesn't mean you're a doormat, nor does it mean you have to be a **** like I've stated already. It's fine to stay within your rights. What I was referring to is people who get all offended for the fact that an officer would even stop them. Then they start shouting and throwing a temper tantrum because they're "innocent". Unless you're legitimately being harassed, there's no need for it. Like you said anything can and will be used against you so go ahead and be a jackass; or you can just comply for a moment and be on with your life.

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

Ok, Kim Jung Mok.

Originally Posted by 53Driver

For all of those who believe in the whole "innocent until proven guilty" thing, just get charged with a crime and let me know how it works out for you? The reality is, we live in a society that says one thing when the reality is "you're guilty until proven innocent".

@53Driver gets it. You're basically treated as if you're guilty anyways so why the formality of the statement?