Koios
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- Nov 12, 2012
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Yeah cuz we've never suspended Habeas Corpus before
You need to stop reading the reactionary oooh govmint is coming to get us, bullshit. It's flat out fucking wrong.
But ignorance of the law is no excuse in the eyes of the court. Most folks confronted by police are their own worst enemy (make most of the evidence against themselves) because they do not know their rights. So if faced with something, follow this easy rule of thumb.
1. Say nothing, and demand an attorney be provided during questioning.
2. Never consent to a search. Don't be a smart ass and say, "Get a warrant, pig" Just say, "No officer, I do not wish to consent to a search, and want to be clear that I am not consenting to a search."
Then do nothing else. That's it. Make them find the loopholes or convince a judge to sign a warrant. Make them find evidence agaisnt you, and EVERYTHING you say WILL BE evidence agaisnt you. Don't be tricked into thinking if you're all cool and shit and cooperate it'll help. IT WILL ONLY HURT. Don't even give them the time of day, without an attorney with you. Nada. Hell even chatting about the weather will fuck you up. Cops are great about turning even idle chat to their advantage. BE A MUTE!!
If stopped for DUI, no physical tests. Say, POLITELY, you wish to be tested with your attorney present, via a reliable blood test only, which is all you are consenting to. Nothing else you'll consent to.
That's probably all you need to know so YOU do not violate your own rights, which most folks being questioned by police do.
Be calm. But be smart.
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