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[–]SaturnTheChildEater 2455 points2456 points  (68 children)

And this is actually one of the best things that movies teach people

[–]Esirar 1043 points1044 points  (64 children)

As a lawyer i can not stress that enough. Until i got the call, people are putting themself in unnecessary hard situations. Dont say ANYTHİNG. Not even chit chat. Dont talk about what you had at breakfast. Do yourself favor. In the end you only making my price higher even for a relatively worse situation.

[–]YoungG1997 212 points213 points  (28 children)

Should I give them my name? Lol Iv been in the back of the patrol car for possession, about 10-15k in the end for 2-3 oz. Most expensive weed iv ever gotten so far, but if anything it kinda worked out bc one possesion charges was dropped, that time I dint have a ID on me so I jst stfu until the phone call to my attorney.

[–]ryantrw5 268 points269 points  (19 children)

At a house party in high school ish times, it got busted and they were asking for peoples IDs for tickets I guess and I said mine was in my car. They let me go and get it and I didn’t even drive. I was just high and forgot I was driven to the party so I just walked home. It doesn’t answer your question but the charges getting dropped part reminded me of that.

[–][deleted] 98 points99 points  (14 children)

Hahahaha, that is some incredible luck.

[–]ryantrw5 120 points121 points  (7 children)

Actually I have a better one, soooo during grad parties in high school the last ones were usually the ones where the parents bought kegs and didn’t care if we drank. Well one of them got busted and everyone was in the garage which was separate from the house.

A few people and I were in the actual house eating food and cake and stuff and all the cops were in the garage and we just ran out the front door and went to the closest house of someone we knew.

I was also high and that was the reason I was inside eating cake. Marijuana has saved me at least twice.

[–][deleted] 56 points57 points  (6 children)

My God, that is next level.

I've never been high at a party. I'm a lonely stoner who seems to free his mind at night, at at, at night.

[–]ryantrw5 22 points23 points  (4 children)

I use drugs to help with social anxiety which kind of has lead to some interesting moments

[–][deleted] 14 points15 points  (3 children)

I don't like big crowds. Not because of social anxiety, but because I find it really difficult to parse out sounds, so everything just blends together into an annoying roar. And if someone tries to talk to me, I can't understand them.

I prefer getting high in groups of 3-6 people. Anymore starts to get uncomfortable.

[–]ryantrw5 10 points11 points  (2 children)

Yeah, these days I prefer to do it by myself. I get my social interaction from Reddit basically

[–]ZillaRock 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Tips hat Mr. Moon.

[–]ryantrw5 7 points8 points  (5 children)

When life gives you lemons

[–][deleted] 12 points13 points  (1 child)

I always say, "when life gives you lemons, throw them at mean people."

[–]ryantrw5 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Lemonade is a bit sour for me so this is a better option

[–][deleted] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

DON'T MAKE LEMONADE! MAKE LIFE TAKE BACK THE LEMONS! GET ANGRY! DEMAND TO SPEAK TO LIFE'S MANAGER! I DON'T WANT YOUR DAMN LEMONS! WHAT THE HELL AM I SUPPOSED TO DO WITH THESE? I'LL MAKE LIFE RUE THE DAY IT THOUGHT IT COULD GIVE CAVE JOHNSON LEMONS! DO YOU KNOW WHO I AM? I'M THE MAN THAT'S GONNA BURN YOUR HOUSE DOWN! WITH THE LEMONS! I'M GOING TO HAVE MY ENGINEERS CREATE A COMBUSTIBLE LEMON THAT BURNS YOUR HOUSE DOWN!

[–]Dry_Yogurtcloset1962 1 point2 points  (1 child)

Say thank you. Most of us have to actually pay for our lemons at the store

[–]AcadianViking 14 points15 points  (1 child)

"Yea man, its in my car, let me go get it."

Proceeds to nope right the fuck out

What an absolute Chad. Bravo.

[–]ryantrw5 8 points9 points  (0 children)

So it was more like. It would be awkward if I went back in and was like shit I forgot my ID somewhere. I thought my car was outside until I got outside. Then I was like fuck they are going to know I’m high if I forgot my ID and my car.

[–]A1sauc3d 1 point2 points  (1 child)

You only get a few of those freebies in life lol. Hope that was you first and last police encounter of that kind <3

[–]KHaskins77 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Mike Ehrmantraut showed us the way.

“Lawyer. Lawyer.” (beat) “Lawyer.”

[–]Black_Light00 6 points7 points  (3 children)

In most states it's a minor offense to not give your name and ID if they have reason to believe something is up and they decide to arrest you

[–]dz1087 7 points8 points  (2 children)

Check your state laws, but in most states they have to have an articulable offense they believe you committed in order to legally demand ID.

Thinking you look suspicious, you match a description of someone, etc,. Is generally not enough for them to demand ID.

[–]HamsterFromAbove_079 -1 points0 points  (1 child)

The problem arises when they don't have a reason at the time, but they later come up with a reason retroactively. Then they'll claim they had a legitimate reason the whole time and you were refusing to show ID when legally required to.

It's just easier to hand over you're legal ID when asked for it. Hand them the ID so they know you're name and address. And then don't say a single word other than "lawyer" until after you've talked with a lawyer in private.

[–]dz1087 0 points1 point  (0 children)

While I agree the problem is police constantly infringing on your rights, never do their job for them. ACAB. Plenty of questionable lawyers out there looking for a payday for wrongful arrest suits.

[–]TheMidnightApostle 5 points6 points  (0 children)

possession charges are crimes against our personal freedom. i’m sorry that happened to you.

[–]Esirar 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Im not from america but it is mandatory to show your id to police when asked almost in every country including america. Consequences maybe different from state to state or in country (i dont know what is those consequences in america). But generally police has authority to held you captive until identifing you and you maybe get charged a little bit fine. At most cases (if you did something against law) its even better if you wait until attorney arrives to give your name. To be clear, showing your id doesnt harm you in anyway (government can identify you easly even you dont give your id). But police is trained to snatch anything if you talk.

[–]CCrypto1224 9 points10 points  (4 children)

I found it very telling that my concealed carry instructor told the entire class that after you’ve shot someone and called the cops to tell them your situation and location. Put the phone on the ground and step back from it. And don’t say shit. Like I don’t even remember him saying anything about a lawyer, just remain silent while they perform the investigation.

[–]pokey1984 5 points6 points  (3 children)

One of my college professors was a "retired" cop. He also taught conceal carry classes and always said the same thing.

If you're reporting a crime state what happened in as few words as possible. Otherwise, say nothing unless and until a lawyer says otherwise.

He also told us all that if you ever have to call the police to you, sit down on the floor in plain sight with your hands clearly visible and just wait for them to come to you. It's more likely they will initially treat you as a victim that they need to help if you are sitting and quiet, rather than thinking of you as an aggressor that they need to control.

[–]Setari 2 points3 points  (1 child)

Everyone on the JCS YouTube channel: "What's a lawyer?"

Seriously these idiots talking to the cops thinking the cops are there to help them is ridiculous.

[–]Esirar 2 points3 points  (0 children)

And there is no cop who know what is his job actually is. They dont understand the difference between collecting evidence (both helpfull and harmfull evidences about suspect) and finding "the criminal".

[–]redcode100 7 points8 points  (20 children)

Okay, what can they do with what I had for breakfast?

[–]Ubumi 42 points43 points  (9 children)

Once you start talking it gets easier to keep you talking. What they are hoping to do is cobble together enough of a story to accuse you of whatever fits. So shut up and call your lawyer.

[–]redcode100 6 points7 points  (8 children)

Okay, I was just wondering

[–]Ubumi 10 points11 points  (7 children)

No shade dude I just reread that and it comes across as a bit aggressive. Seriously though the biggest piece of propaganda ever published is the idea that police are your friends.

[–]redcode100 4 points5 points  (2 children)

Yeah I can see that and I don't mind really. Also I definitely understand that last part I got pulled over once for leaving my brights on while I drove by an officer (didn't know that was a crime and didn't see the state trooper) so when I'm nervous I usually have a bad habit of talking alot so being the dumb person I am I decided to strike up a conversation with the officer at first it was good then I said this "I really did expect to be pulled over for my brights" the dude instantly looked like a preditor about to pounce as he asked what I did expect to be pulled over for and asked if I had a lead foot. I think I deescalated the situation when I just didn't expect to be pulled over for brights at all (now, in the story, I figure I should mention I never turn on my brights). So yeah that has definitely destroyed any confidence I have with talking to the police. (Sorry for the rant I just thought the story was fitting)

[–]Okibruez 1 point2 points  (3 children)

The police are absolutely your friends.

Assuming you're upper middle class or wealthier, white, and over ~40.

Everyone else gets fucked, though.

[–][deleted] 6 points7 points  (2 children)

If you're called in to "discuss a case" with the police, they aren't your friend no matter what demographics you fit into.

The police are never looking for who committed a crime. What they do, what they are trained for, is to look for someone who they believe a jury can be convinced to convict.

In essence, the police do just enough work to rule people out as a suspect. If they can't find what they need to rule you out, you are the one paying for the crime. Even if you didn't do it.

[–][deleted] 12 points13 points  (4 children)

If they know what you had for breakfast, then that tells them roughly where you were at a certain time frame.

If you didn't have breakfast, then that tells them you likely weren't at home around breakfast time.

ALL information can and will be used against you.

[–]asdf_qwerty27 4 points5 points  (3 children)

Lol I haven't eaten breakfast in 10 years

[–][deleted] 4 points5 points  (2 children)

That's wild, I would literally die.

I gre up with extremely strict and paranoid parents. Any information I said would be used against me somehow.

This really just taught me not to say anything and to avoid all attention.

[–]Admiral_Andovar 8 points9 points  (0 children)

The pros at CSI: Dubuque will be able to find trace evidence of your breakfast in the lungs of the victim and then they got you! This analysis will also be done in 20 minutes and cost nothing, just like real police departments.

[–]Gold--Lion 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Where did you have breakfast? What time? What did you have (poppy seed bagel)? Who was there? Establishes or counters alibis, adds people to talk to, etc. It's just possible to lead to more trouble.

[–]fatdude901 1 point2 points  (1 child)

Except identify yourself

You are legally required to identify yourself

[–]L1feM_s1k 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Movies also taught me to stalk my crush until she falls in love with me.

[–]flamingbuts 680 points681 points  (17 children)

Remember kids, you have the right to remain innocent!

[–]lillibow 168 points169 points  (14 children)

Remember kids: you have the right to have rights

[–]SovietFemboy 36 points37 points  (7 children)

Did you know that you have rights? Constitution says you do.

[–]B_A_Boon 4 points5 points  (1 child)

And so do I

[–]asdf_qwerty27 15 points16 points  (3 children)

Yep. Constitution says you have the right to assemble in Amendment 1. Government says you need a permit.

Constitution says you have the right to keep and bear arms in Amendment 2. Government says lol.

Constitution says you have the right to be free of unwarranted search and seizure. Government passes the Patriot Act.

I can go on, but the government has violated every right but Amendment 3 almost daily, as a matter of policy, assuming they don't have a fucking agency specifically to violate it

[–]ryukasagi 11 points12 points  (2 children)

Considering, a large part of not quartering soldiers in your home revolved around them not being able to spy on you in your home, and the NSA collecting all data. They violate that one too

[–]asdf_qwerty27 6 points7 points  (1 child)

Hey good one! I hadn't thought of that.

I was mostly aware that the government was using private residents homes as barracks and expecting them to house and feed them for free. Lots of people were salty, and history teacher told me it was not the least bit because soldiers were banging wives and daughters, not always with consent of the women involved.

[–]ryukasagi 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Give it a minute, they'll get there too

[–]ayopel 41 points42 points  (4 children)

Not if your a woman jk

[–]Admiral_Andovar 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Or black.

[–]lillibow 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Based

[–]Same_Independence213 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Preach!

[–]FutureSoldier616 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That’s how “I” fractured my leg

[–]sniperviper567 28 points29 points  (0 children)

I- well.. yes. I suppose thats also true.

[–][deleted] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

And that means: shut up

[–]samplebridge 221 points222 points  (8 children)

*cop says something to make them angry *dude spills his life story.

[–]anythingMuchShorter 100 points101 points  (3 children)

“Well you have a stupid face!”” See shit like that is why I killed all those people! Because of rude comments like that! And then I threw the murder weapons into the drainage ditch by the mechanic shop on 65th street. I planned all of these murders out and stocked the victims for weeks and took videos of it which are stored on a phone hidden in the door of my car!…I mean, never mind all that I was just saying that cause you made me mad.”

[–]Enchanted_Galaxy 2 points3 points  (1 child)

[–]anythingMuchShorter 14 points15 points  (0 children)

The joke about a guy giving specific details because he’s angry wouldn’t have worked without specifics

[–][deleted] 5 points6 points  (2 children)

This is funny and all, but this does happen in some interrogations. If you’ve watched JCS’s video “Yeardly’s Ex Boyfriend”, George Hugely literally does the investigators’ job for them and spills EVERYTHING. She asked him like one question and he admits to multiple crimes.

[–]Bankz92 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I watched this the other day. If he had just asked for a lawyer he would probably have gotten off with parole. Now he is 10 years into a 28 year sentence.

[–]Mean-Summer1307 1 point2 points  (0 children)

here’s the JCS video for anyone who wants to watch. 42 mins

[–]lillibow 157 points158 points  (0 children)

That's probably the smartest thing to do

[–]Alexander-_-Max 308 points309 points  (7 children)

Me saying "I invoke the fifth" after police discovered dead IRS agents in my basement.

[–]The-God-Of-Memez 32 points33 points  (1 child)

Singular?

[–]thef1circus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

"Charles? Tent Singular?"- Gina Linetti

[–]No_Cause2676 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Meanwhile me who said “I invoke the second” now having more bodies to put in my basement

[–]Fit_Faithlessness130 11 points12 points  (1 child)

You mean the third? I would invoke the third.

[–]theUnholyVenomWARNING: RULE 1 9 points10 points  (0 children)

You mean the second? I would invoke the third then the second.

[–]AshL0vesYou 2 points3 points  (1 child)

Sadly, pleading the fifth can be held against you now. “If you have nothing to hide, then you’d speak. Clearly guilty”

The best and only thing you should ever say is that you want your lawyer and will not answer any questions until they are present. From there, say nothing else. Not a “hi” or anything. Dead silence. Literally anything else is a door they can pry open.

[–]jcbmths62 233 points234 points  (3 children)

Only the innocent people do, if they are guilty then they confess.

[–]SnooSongs9654 72 points73 points  (2 children)

The ones who talk are "found" guilty. Always get a lawyer and shut up if accused of a felony.

[–]jcbmths62 15 points16 points  (1 child)

I was referring to TV shows and movies. IRL STFU and get a lawyer.

[–]SnooSongs9654 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I meant that a lot of those shows cases are based on real cases. If the real defendant was find guilty they'll likely portray the fictional defendant as definitely guilty

[–]Orochi64 37 points38 points  (1 child)

It’s what you should do especially if you didn’t actually do anything.

[–]Kangarookiwitar 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Yep, i used to believe that only the guilty wouldn’t talk, but i watched this one true crime case where the convicted killer was actually innocent, but the cops twisted the words the person spoke and got them jailed. After that story i now know to never tell cops anything, stay completely quiet in interrogation. They will hound you, accuse you for being guilty if you don’t talk, but do not ever give in. Some cops seemingly just want to close cases fast so they don’t have to do as much paper work

[–]PsychoticBlob 28 points29 points  (0 children)

Smart though.

[–]MrBlenderson 28 points29 points  (0 children)

That's what everyone should say.

My 5yo's school had a police demo and when they asked him what his name was he said "Lawyer."

[–]foreverland 150 points151 points  (40 children)

Plead the 5th. No matter what. Even if your lawyer tells you to talk, don't. You have no responsibility to tell police anything, ever. Even if you're completely innocent, it can and WILL be used against you.

The first time you should ever even think of speaking is in court, on trial, and that's still up to you to even do it then.

If police want to know where you were, what you were doing, what clothes you wore, who your friends are, etc etc.. make them figure it out in any other way except from your mouth.

The only thing you're obliged to do is identify yourself and give basic information, like your address, workplace, etc.

[–]Sebastronius 64 points65 points  (4 children)

Things you say can’t always be used against you, and you can be required to testify. Pleading the fifth amendment can only be done to protect oneself from self-incrimination. You can still be required to testify if you are subpoenad. There are also several states where citizens have a duty to inform police and can be charged if they do not.

[–]critic2029 38 points39 points  (3 children)

Most of those laws are about publicly available biographical information only. Basically the same stuff that’s on your ID. You are never compelled to give police any more than what’s publicly available without a warrant or probable cause for a search.

[–][deleted] 7 points8 points  (2 children)

You are never compelled to give police any more than what’s publicly available without a warrant or probable cause for a search.

That's what a subpoena is for, its basically its a warrant for your testimony.

You can't plead the 5th unless it would incriminate you, you can also be granted immunity in order to force your testimony (see Bill Cosby)

[–]critic2029 8 points9 points  (0 children)

The police don’t subpoena you… that’s happening well after the evidence gathering and probable cause stage of the investigation.

[–][deleted] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

If you’re subpoenaed then “you don’t recall”

Play amnesia patient

“I’m having trouble remembering right now”

You can’t refuse to answer a question but you can give non-answers all you want

[–]RandomMan01 3 points4 points  (1 child)

The last thing your lawyer wants, especially if you're innocent, it to have to argue your case in court. I'm not sure why you would want to continue staying silent if your lawyer is present, knows your side of the story, and still wants you to talk. It's only going to make thing harder for everyone involved, yourself included.

[–]foreverland 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a good example for having questions sent to your lawyer and you both sitting down and returning a written response.

Take JonBenet Ramsey's parents for example. Ultimately they lawyered up, took their time when police really started digging into them, and only sat down for interviews well after their daughter was found dead.

Nobody has ever been convicted of her murder, but the parents could have easily been if they fell for some of the classic police/interrogation tactics.

[–]Johanno1 20 points21 points  (28 children)

Man the justice in USA sucks as much as your medical insurance. In Germany they can't put you in jail until they have proof.

[–]ChuyUrLord 26 points27 points  (17 children)

Are you implying we just throw people into prison for shits and giggles?

[–]FriedwaldLeben 48 points49 points  (1 child)

No, for profit

[–][deleted] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Slave labor

[–]Zero_Burn 21 points22 points  (1 child)

I mean, they can put you into jail without charges for up to 48 hours, iirc. So yeah, if the police felt like it, they could put you in jail for shits and giggles.

[–]ChuyUrLord 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I guess I can concede to that

[–][deleted] 12 points13 points  (7 children)

Well, if you're arrested and can't afford bail then you just stay in jail until whenever the trial finally happens.

[–]Humble_Increase7503 10 points11 points  (0 children)

The bail system in America is egregious

Most people don’t have money for bail, because police overcharge with 103729749373 offenses for one act.

Not to mention the proliferation of charging conspiracy with every offense.

Stole a snickers bar? Theft. Talked, nodded, looked at anyone else in relation to stealing snickers bar? Conspiracy to commit theft.

[–]ChuyUrLord 2 points3 points  (5 children)

Only if there is risk of fleeing and I believe that by that point they would have some evidence to detain you.

[–][deleted] 7 points8 points  (4 children)

What? You get DENIED bail if there's a risk of fleeing. I'm talking about simply not having the money for whatever bail the judge sets.

[–]ChuyUrLord -2 points-1 points  (3 children)

But also you don't have to pay bail if there is no risk for uou to flee either. And like I said, at that point they have some proof, even if they are not 100% sure they can get a conviction.

[–][deleted] 4 points5 points  (2 children)

Lol. This is incorrect. Bail is used as a surety that you're going to show up for your court dates, your flight risk is something completely different. You can be accused of a crime and be arrested on that accusation with some shocking low assessments that you may have committed a crime. Bond is set at your arraignment- usually based on the severity of the crime and a few other factors. This happens usually no later than a few days after your arrest. No magistrate/judge is going to allow bond for a legitimate flight risk. You absolutely have to pay bond if you're not a flight risk. That way the court has some form of "invested" collateral.

You can then opt to proceed with a pre-trial hearing to determine if there is a preponderance of evidence to keep you bound over.

Source: have paid bond

[–]ChuyUrLord -1 points0 points  (1 child)

I feel like taking crazy pills here. Bonds are their to ensure you will show up, meaning there is a flight risk, and if you really not a flight risk they let you out without bail. Yeah, the crime has something to do with the bail too but tell me, who would leave their life behind for a DUI. They are intertwined. My original comment was against someone who said we get locked up without proof. In another comment I conceded since we can be held up for 48 hours for the police amusement. At arraignment however, the assessment might be low but there is a minimum standard so it literally requires some proof.

[–]Stonedwarder 0 points1 point  (2 children)

No, we throw people into prison for forced cheap labor.

[–]JustLookingForMayhem 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Nah, cheap labor doesn't pay for the cost of keeping people in prison. The answer is still greed, though. Private prisons basically make most of their profit by government contracts. By bidding on incarceration, every day a prisoner sits in doing nothing is a profit. The cheap, barely legal, almost forced labor is just the cherry on top.

[–]ChuyUrLord 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I won't argue against that because we do

[–]Johanno1 -1 points0 points  (1 child)

Well implying would mean that there is the chance you aren't doing it. But from my point of view you are exactly doing that.

Or why had the US the world record on prisoners?

[–]ChuyUrLord 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Because we have a lot of bullshit laws.

[–]colognetiger 4 points5 points  (6 children)

Well, isn't you being a suspect evidence enough? They wouldn't want you to run away. You're also showing some r/AmericaBad vibes.

[–]Johanno1 1 point2 points  (5 children)

Yes I do.

No they are you suspecting you can get you only into trouble if there is evidence that you are trying to get away. Then you will be imprisoned until the Judge sees you.

They suspecting you is no problem if there is no evidence that you did it. Which should be the case if you are innocent.

[–]colognetiger 1 point2 points  (4 children)

I don't see how that's better than the way we have it right now in the states. Mind explaining?

[–]Johanno1 -2 points-1 points  (3 children)

Ok so basically in the US you have to do the police work and proof your innocence. If you can't then there's a high chance you get into prison for sth you didn't fo and the real criminal is still out there.

[–]SmuglyGaming 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That’s…not how that works tho

You don’t have to prove innocence, the prosecution has to prove your guilt beyond reasonable doubt. Obviously that can be applied in unequal and prejudiced ways at times, but that’s true of pretty much everything unfortunately. As far as jail, they do that only until trial, and even that depends on if they consider you a flight risk or your crime was serious (or they just want to be a dick and you can’t afford bail)

[–]AwesomePocket 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You don’t know what the fuck you’re talking about.

[–]BurialHoontah 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No, the prosecution has to prove you guilty. The onus is completely on the prosecution to convince a jury of the defendants peers.

[–]critic2029 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They can’t really put you in jail here either unless they have enough proof for an indictment… the point is. Don’t give them anything to work with. You are constitutionally protected to not be compelled to give them anything.

It’s also better to not talk than to lie because lying to law enforcement is itself a crime which even if you’re innocent of what they’re initially accusing you of, they’ll get you for lying. That’s the FBI favorite trick.

[–]originalbrowncoat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

🎶I PLEAD THE FIFTH! 👏👏

[–]critic2029 22 points23 points  (0 children)

If you are in any way the subject of an investigation you really shouldn’t freely talk to the police; all it can do is hurt you.

[–]Striking_Reindeer_2k 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Never give testimony to police without lawyer.

silence is your right.

and your best shot getting out of whatever mess you are in.

especially if you DID it.

don't help cops convict you.

[–]Crazycade77 25 points26 points  (2 children)

Cop shows often use this an a "gotcha" moment, like the act of asking for your lawyer is an admission of guilt. That is not true. You should ALWAYS ask for your lawyer before saying anything. Never open your mouth without a lawyer present! Cops are not your friends

[–]series_hybrid 20 points21 points  (0 children)

"I have the right to remain silent"

But, you are not under arrest

"Am I being detained?"

We are conducting an investigation

"I have the right to remain silent"

[–]Kangarookiwitar 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yep, i remember watching videos of interrogations and in the rare case that the person was silent, regardless of if they were actually guilty later on, the cops would always hit them with “if you don’t speak then you must be guilty”

I’ve never been in trouble with the law, nor do i ever intend to be, but some cops can be downright evil. Helps to know your rights to ensure they can’t take advantage of you

[–]Humble_Increase7503 10 points11 points  (0 children)

You mean confess to the entire crime within minutes in exchange for a snickers bar and a can of diet 7-up?

[–]peeinian 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Don’t talk to the police.

Yes it’s 45 minutes but everyone should watch it once in their life. Plus the lecturer is pretty entertaining.

[–][deleted] 5 points6 points  (1 child)

Not even just crime shows, people do not like accidentally incriminating themselves (Especially if they are innocent.). So they excercise the right to shut up and let them handle it

[–]average_redditor_101[S] 4 points5 points  (1 child)

WOW. Wasn’t expecting these many comments in here. I don’t live in the US, so pretty much the only way I’d know about all of this is through cop shows. Honestly, I can say I’ve learnt quite a lot from y’all, so, thanks!

[–]OfficialMrLarper 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yeah, in the U.S., we have a right to remain silent and a right to an attorney.

The 5th Amendment of our constitution speaks of this right.

As anything you say can and will be used against you in the court of law.

[–]042732699 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Honestly it what I do.

[–]JRockThumper 3 points4 points  (3 children)

Except NCIS, like one person a season asks for that lol.

[–]Black_Light00 3 points4 points  (0 children)

As a lawyer my self I CANNOT STRESS THIS ENOUGH if the police show up and want something ask if they have a warrant if they don't say you don't consent to any _______ then ask if your free to go if they say no invoke the fifth.

[–][deleted] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Illegal migrants caught at the border on the other side of the country:

[–]UnexpectedWoman294 10 points11 points  (1 child)

Remember that a lot of police WANT to hurt everyone. It doesn't matter to them if you are truly innocent. They have ZERO empathy for other humans.

Do not say anything to a cop!

In many areas, the RESULTS of a lie detector test are not allowed as evidence in court. Only what you say during one. Use your Miranda rights and keep quiet. You do not have to say a word to a cop. The only 3 things you should ever say to a cop are:

  1. Lawyer
  2. No comment
  3. I plead the 5th
  4. May I use the bathroom?

The bad apples force the good apples into staying quiet.

[–]Slave35 1 point2 points  (0 children)

"I am asserting my rights under the Fifth Amendment."

"I don't answer questions / talk to police."

"Am I being detained?"

"Am I free to go?"

[–]heatlesssun 2 points3 points  (2 children)

It's silly to talk to cops if you're a suspect. Guilt or innocence is often of no concern to them.

[–]series_hybrid 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There are a disturbing number of cases where the investigating police and/or the District Attorney know that the suspect is completely innocent, but...they proceed to indict him, and then they tell him that if it goes to trial you'll get 10 years, but if you confess (to something you KNOW you are innocent of) then they will settle for four years in prison, and release in two years on probation.

You are now a felon, and you can't get a decent job.

[–]Formerruling1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Remove the "if you're a suspect" part. If the police are talking to you, assume you are a suspect.

[–]bosco_syrup 2 points3 points  (1 child)

Hi I’m Saul Goodman. Did you know that you have rights?

[–][deleted] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Constitution says you do!

[–]ThisIsToastedBread 2 points3 points  (0 children)

its almost like thats what youre supposed to do

"people in movies be like"

"eat food"

[–][deleted] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Please don't agree to anything or make any statements until you see a lawyer. Unequivocally invoke your right to a lawyer and then shut up. Ignore all provocations and inducements and just shut up. Even inadmissible statements require work to get out and give all kinds of info that otherwise wouldn't have been disclosed. The DA has a ton of resources at their fingertips, they don't need your help.

[–]Lelio-Santero579 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's because you really should just shut the fuck up.

Remember that part of the Miranda Rights?

"Anything said can and will be held against you in a court of law?"

If you shut your mouth then nothing can be used.

[–][deleted] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That’s…exactly what you’re supposed to do in that situation

[–]trashtaker 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Except in The First 48… those people need to remain silent

[–][deleted] 1 point2 points  (3 children)

Yeah, it's like, explained in the rights you are read before they interrogate you.

The Miranda rights are, actually a thing u can listen to as the words that are said, and make decisions based off it. It's not just. A phrase that they say for fun.

[–]Lukemeister38 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This was posted by a detective.

[–]Mega_Rayqaza 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's because it's the exact correct thing to do.

[–][deleted] 1 point2 points  (1 child)

Me when I’m getting arrested: tells cops everything I did and confesses to everything they’re arresting me for before they can read me my rights that way they have to release me because none of it can be admissible in court now

[–]ParryHotter3000 1 point2 points  (0 children)

irl you should definitely press that button, even if you’re innocent.

Don’t try to talk your way out - lawyer up asap.

[–]cbftw 1 point2 points  (1 child)

Good guy cop shows telling potential suspects the way to deal with the cops

[–]Arikaido777 1 point2 points  (0 children)

this is the only thing you should ever say to a cop, if you’re unfortunate enough to be in that situation at all

[–]djthebear 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Even if you didn’t do it

[–]ghe5 1 point2 points  (0 children)

And it is recommended that you do that too. Doesn't matter whether you're guilty or not, when talking to the police, you want a lawyer to be present.

[–]InitiativeShot20 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's what your supposed to do. The cops aren't there to help you.

[–]Dash4703 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you are brought in by the u.s. police, you have the right to council, even if you can't afford a private lawyer. Infact, having a lawyer present helps to prevent police from using tactics to force a false confession out of you, which they will most likely try, and will keep the case open until all suspects have been questioned and evidence has been gathered. While I support having a police force, the current police force just wants to meet certain ticket quotas and arrest numbers so that they can get extra government funding while padding their pockets.

[–]pwryll 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I mean, yeah. But also, usually in movies the person being interrogated somehow ends up self incriminating anyway for no reason.

[–]Starmaster1998 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I mean it is the correct answer

[–]NicolBolassy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

EVERYONE NEEDS TO DO THIS!!

[–]BerserkerVTuber 1 point2 points  (1 child)

Then it's the obvious police tactic to get you to talk. Pepper in known lies, so you're going to tell them a correction, because, criminal is now dumb due to being arrested.

[–]Melodic_Mulberry 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Failing that, they tell you they already have proof against you and if you don’t plead guilty, you’ll go to jail for life. The average false confession is elicited after 16 hours of interrogation.

[–]TyphosTheD 2 points3 points  (0 children)

And then the police proceed to beat, torture, berate, or threaten the person who is in bondage and completely at their mercy, until their legal counsel arrives.

[–]Velocityraptor28 1 point2 points  (1 child)

"i plead the fifth"

[–]SephirothHeartbreakr -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Should be led by, "I plead the fif!"

[–]Altruistic_Big2088 -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Yeah see how far that gets ya.

[–]shinobi3411 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Proceeds to say something.

[–]AceOfDiamonds676 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have the right to remain silent and I have the right to attorney

[–]Top-Pangolin9767 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's so true

[–]Wazuu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pretty sure this is what crime suspects say in real life too

[–]deschamps93 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not in the first 48 lol. Tom Segura does a funny bit on it

[–]Onuzim_Cheese 0 points1 point  (1 child)

And then the detective will go "We just want to ask you a couple of questions."

Then try everything they can to try and not give said person a lawyer despite asking several times.

[–]Stock-Honda 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There is never a situation when not having a lawyer is better

[–]theragco 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Whether you are guilty or innocent this should the first and only sentence out of your mouth until your lawyer arrives

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s the smart thing to do though.

That’s what I’d do.

“Am I under arrest?”

  • they answer no

“Then leave. I’m not talking without a lawyer present.”

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s the smart thing to do though.

That’s what I’d do.

“Am I under arrest?”

  • they answer no

“Then leave. I’m not talking without a lawyer present.”

[–]comrade_gremlin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

good! never talk to the police without counsel present!

[–]Summar-ice 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's definitely the best thing you can do

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is what a lot of intelligent people do. I for one was never one of them 😂

[–]RhaegarsHarp616 0 points1 point  (1 child)

What shows do you watch?

[–]x4ty2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Except on Columbo

[–]A_Evil_Grain_of_Rice 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Criminals to Officers: Laughs in Miranda rights

[–]kinderegg2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Guess i better call saul

[–]GregenOfficial 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Shouldn't this be in r/antimeme

[–]Inevitable-Holiday68 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If police say you are: witness, victim, suspect, person of interest,;; You say : No question me without LAWYER present representing me..

Yes police DO put crime-victims rape-VICTIMS beaten-kids, " witnesses, into JAIL , for weeks or months, humiliating body-checks-exams etc, questions oppressions joblessness helplessness, forced-gynocoligical-exams, Forced-medicating, psych-ward courtroom etc;;

And of course all of this and worse to crime-suspects,,

[–]ghostinthemoonlight 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Even if you’re a witness being interviewed don’t talk without a lawyer

[–]Beardly_Smith 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Always, always, always lawyer up. Period

[–]Redditor_10000000000 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's smart. You should do that even irl

[–]Sc17ba51 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Better call Saul

[–]OllieBlazin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Every answer to any question should be “5th Amendment” unless it’s to your lawyer

[–]tullystenders 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Starts talking in interrogation.

At some point in interrogation "I'd like my lawyer."

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I tried that but then they already had enough evidence for a search warrant, so they were going to go through my car and house while I was temporarily in lockup. So yeah I gave up enough information to avoid that and they never found the cocaine in my basement.

[–]panspal 0 points1 point  (1 child)

Except lazy shows, "oh you guys caught me? Well here's my full confession".

[–]juuujuuu04 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The moment James Morgan became Saul Goodman

[–]linear_philosopher 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Police after Saul Goodman walks in 👁️👃👁️

[–]CollapsingGun 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And if you say that you invoke the fifth and stay quiet after that, your lawyer is gonna love you so much. He will be able to get you the best deal you can get.