It’s #STFUfriday!
When cops ask you questions, ask for a lawyer and then STFU:
- I am not discussing how I’m doing or where I’m going.
- Am I free to leave?
- I am not answering any questions.
- If they ask to search anything: "I do not consent to a search."
- I want to speak to a lawyer.
I got chastised last week by someone who said I should tell people you always have to show ID.
Um, no?
It depends on the US state. It depends on why the cop is asking and where you are.
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Dave Nathanson
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