Video on why never talk to cops

Discussion in 'Trucking Industry Regulations' started by TennTrucker, Oct 29, 2011.

  1. milskired

    milskired Road Train Member

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    What is illegal about not cooperating with a LEO??? If he ask you a question and you have the right to not answer him how are you breaking a law??? Please, explain this to me.
     
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  3. THBatMan8

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    If the officer has probable cause, kiss the 4th amendment good bye.

    If you think you have 1st amendment rights to a LEO, go ahead and tell him you want to kill him.
     
  4. reptij

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    Nobody said that not talking to the police is going to stop them from issuing a ticket or making an arrest. And if you had watched the video you would know why that talking to the police even if you are being cautious is a bad idea.
     
  5. Cowpie1

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    What part of the Commerce Clause does it state that this clause overrides any other part of the Constitution or Bill of Rights? Must have missed that one in college. While a LEO may look into your truck to make sure that FMCSA regulations are being adhered to (i.e. that the bunk area meets FMCSA guidelines on width), this no way negates the need to prove probable cause or get a warrant for searches. Commerce clause deals with non of this. I would suggest you check in with the boys at Ask the Law http://www.olblueusa.org/askthelaw/

    Considering that most everyone at that organization are former Commercial Vehicle enforcement officers, even former chief enforcement officers for states, you might want to get their side of things. They would take issue that you have negated your rights just because you are in a commercial vehicle.

    I will admit that government agencies like to think that you have no rights or the Constitution is just a piece of toilet paper.
     
  6. THBatMan8

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    Refusing to cooperate with authorities is a chargable crime, depending on the circumstances. Case in Point: the parents of the missing child in Kansas City.
     
  7. milskired

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    That is called threatening the life of a LEO and you really cant threaten to kill anybody without the threat of being prosecuted for it. I can tell him anything as long as its not a threat of any kind. That is called freedom of speech. If I want to tell him he sucks at his job and he is worthless and a waste of tax payers money then I will and nothing can come of it.
     
  8. THBatMan8

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    I see everything I stated went well over your head.


    FIFY
     
  9. walstib

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    Wrong...If they lie to them in the process they can be charged with obstruction, not talking to them can never lead to a charge...If so, quote the law you're breaking by remaining silent or admit you have no idea what you're talking about...
     
    grizzly Thanks this.
  10. Cowpie1

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    Since when has the 1st Ammendment given anyone the right to threaten another individual with no consequences? Kind of stretching your argument into the realm of absurdity, isn't it?
     
  11. Cowpie1

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    Right as rain! :biggrin_2559:
     
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