re: Never talk to the police

US 75 with an 80 mph speed limit in Grayson or Collin county? You're lying out your arse.

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he amount of downvotes i have gotten is hilarious. Anyone that downvoted, i assume you've dabbled in criminal activity, like a dumbass, or you're a lawyer who represents those dumbass's.

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You seem pretty worked up about this. Strangely so.

Sometimes people find themselves in situations they never imagined. Its stressful, and its human nature to exaggerate and use hyperbole to get a point across. All people are saying is do not talk to the police, because exaggerating your story can be used as evidence against you.

Years ago, when I was in my 20s, I got pulled over on my way to meet some friends out. I wasn't speeding. I hadn't been drinking. The cop tried to get me to admit to being on Green Acres Road in Metairie. I hadn't been anywhere near Green Acres Road that night.

I must have fit the description of someone they were looking for. The cop kept on trying to trick me. "You just said you were on Green Acres."

"No sir, I didn't say that. I clearly stated that I have not been anywhere near Green Acres tonight."

"Well, that's not what you just said. Are you saying that you were on Green Acres?"

I finally wised up to what he was doing, and I told him I was not going to answer any more questions without an attorney.

I don't know who he was looking for, or why, but he was certainly trying to trick me into confessing something.

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I also don't need to watch a video on how to act around cops when they question me about criminal offenses I may or may not have committed, b/c i'm not a criminal, nor do i put myself in situations where criminal activity may be present.

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The video was made for people with your mindset.

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I also don't need to watch a video on how to act around cops when they question me about criminal offenses I may or may not have committed, b/c i'm not a criminal, nor do i put myself in situations where criminal activity may be present.

The amount of downvotes i have gotten is hilarious. Anyone that downvoted, i assume you've dabbled in criminal activity, like a dumbass, or you're a lawyer who represents those dumbass's.

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I've never been arrested, I've never been questioned by cops, I am as straight laced as they come and have never even gotten a speeding ticket.

With that said you can bet your arse that if I am ever brought in for questioning for anything the only thing I'm saying is what my best friend, who was a detective with the Air Force Office of Special Investigations, said you should say in any situation such at that. "Lawyer." No matter what they ask. "Would you like something to drink?" "Lawyer." "What color is the sky?" "Lawyer." It does not matter.

You're dumber than dirt if you willingly talk to a cop without a lawyer present.

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Back in 1978 he was arrested for about 10 felonies related to gun running, exporting guns to forbidden country etc..., long story but he had no part of it(guns, trafficking, etc..) and was eventually cleared of everything. Just because you dont commit crimes, doesnt mean you wont have to deal with a police officer in an investigation

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There's got to be a good back story to this. I'm guessing he wasn't just sitting at home or walking/driving down the street minding his own business and was arrested for running guns

Eta: not implying your dad did anything wrong, just sounds like it would be an interesting story

yeah, great advice. LOL

Depends, once got pulled over in Denver leaving a bar. I was borderline close to the limit(probably not but still). Cop knew I left the bar and could have pursued that but luckily for me, I had yet to get a Colorado drivers license. He thought I had a suspended license but I was very cordial when he asked me that even though he was highly accusatory. He looked me up and saw my Alabama license was valid and let me go after a stern talk about neglecting to get a new license. Had I played hardball, it would have pissed him off and he would have gave me a breathalyzer which could have been iffy.

Best just to evaluate the situation and proceed accordingly when dealing with cops. There are absolutely times you shouldnt say anything and some times you should

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There's got to be a good back story to this. I'm guessing he wasn't just sitting at home or walking/driving down the street minding his own business and was arrested for running guns

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took 5 guys to airport as a favor for someone. He had a van. The were mob guys from Boston area trying to ship guns to Africa. Back when people had full autos here. There were also hand grenades being moved as well. My dad didn’t know who they were. He was arrested by the fbi and held for a few days before being released.

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I don't know a single person who hasn't had to talk to a cop at some point in their life.

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I haven't committed crimes, so I guess I'm an anomaly.

Was stopped 6 times in a week and a half because my truck is the same color as the one owned by a guy they were looking for due to skipping a court date.

Not once did they run my plates before pulling me over or following me into my driveway.

frick em. Not a fan of Barney Fife.

ETA- One told he me he could have either tackled or shot me, in my driveway, for getting out of my vehicle. He hadn't turned on his lights until I was already parked.

frick him.

Conservative as hell, but I do not like the tactics cops use today versus 20 years ago.