Know Your Rights: What To Do If You're Stopped By Police, Immigration Agents or FBI

[DarcSkies]

all this shit sounds great on paper. But when they catch your ass alone its a different story.

 

[Plutarch]

all this shit sounds great on paper. But when they catch your ass alone its a different story.

this kind of argument has already been challenged. but even if what you said was true, that doesn't change the fact that knowing your rights is an essential thing in America and can and has helped people in real life circumstances.

 

[im_lux]

all this shit sounds great on paper. But when they catch your ass alone its a different story.

So that's good enough for you? You're okay with being complacent with police doing whatever they want to you? Now days you're more likely to find a police officer with a dash cam and or a mic than not. You're never ALONE even when you're alone.

But it's that "oh whatever, it'll happen" type shit that helps them get away with it. If you don't say anything or exercise your rights when they actually do decide to violate them you have no ground to stand on because you were complacent with your treatment at the time and allowed them to do whatever the fuck they want.

But if some sort of crazy shit does happen to you with your rights being violated and you end up getting convicted on a bogus search or a bullshit invasion of privacy you'll be the first in the courtroom screaming about the justice system that you decided to ignore.

People scream injustice but don't care to pay attention to the law or their rights. There's way more things we are able to utilize that white people use efficiently, we just don't care to pay attention to them. Rights are just the biggest most common issue we refuse to try and understand.

Just cause you're black doesn't mean you can't use their own heavily biased justice system against them.

 

[Plutarch]

So that's good enough for you? You're okay with being complacent with police doing whatever they want to you? Now days you're more likely to find a police officer with a dash cam and or a mic than not. You're never ALONE even when you're alone.

But it's that "oh whatever, it'll happen" type shit that helps them get away with it. If you don't say anything or exercise your rights when they actually do decide to violate them you have no ground to stand on because you were complacent with your treatment at the time and allowed them to do whatever the fuck they want.

But if some sort of crazy shit does happen to you with your rights being violated and you end up getting convicted on a bogus search or a bullshit invasion of privacy you'll be the first in the courtroom screaming about the justice system that you decided to ignore.

People scream injustice but don't care to pay attention to the law or their rights. There's way more things we are able to utilize that white people use efficiently, we just don't care to pay attention to them. Rights are just the biggest most common issue we refuse to try and understand.

Just cause you're black doesn't mean you can't use their own heavily biased justice system against them.

church!

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[blakfyahking]

#1 should be: remember that the cop is a human being too, and he is worried about making sure he goes home at the end of the day

the worst thing you can do is act unnecessarily hostile or strange, cause even the most biased officer won't hassle you if you are polite

I noticed most bad encounters in the US are due to citizen upping the ante, when everybody gets their day in court( unless you do something stupid, and the cops put a bullet in ya back SMH)

 

[And Step]

So that's good enough for you? You're okay with being complacent with police doing whatever they want to you? Now days you're more likely to find a police officer with a dash cam and or a mic than not. You're never ALONE even when you're alone.

But it's that "oh whatever, it'll happen" type shit that helps them get away with it. If you don't say anything or exercise your rights when they actually do decide to violate them you have no ground to stand on because you were complacent with your treatment at the time and allowed them to do whatever the fuck they want.

But if some sort of crazy shit does happen to you with your rights being violated and you end up getting convicted on a bogus search or a bullshit invasion of privacy you'll be the first in the courtroom screaming about the justice system that you decided to ignore.

People scream injustice but don't care to pay attention to the law or their rights. There's way more things we are able to utilize that white people use efficiently, we just don't care to pay attention to them. Rights are just the biggest most common issue we refuse to try and understand.

Just cause you're black doesn't mean you can't use their own heavily biased justice system against them.

What he is saying is all that shit you talking doesn't mean anything if you run into an asshole cop, judge, or DA. There have been lawyers like Vernon Jordan who have been violated and it didn't make a damn bit of difference. You talk all that shit but at the end of the day if the cop wants to violate you and lie, chances are your ass is going downtown.

You know how many people who know their rights have still been fucked over? Plenty. A whole bunch of niggas sitting n jail, the hospital, or cemetery because some devil did not give a fuck about due process, the law, or being right.

So while you screaming about your rights, pray you don't run into one of those cops who will give you your rights and a whole lot of lefts.

 

[And Step]

But that’s simply not true. Maybe that’s true sometimes. But it’s certainly not true all of the time. I think that you’re exaggerating here. Not every cop is a criminal, and not every black individual will be treated like shit by the cops. Even if the cops do you wrong while you exercise your rights, you can still attain some kind of justice if you remained a law abiding citizen. Another important piece of what I posted was that you can receive help from not only your lawyer, but also from friends and family (especially if you don’t trust your lawyer). You can also keep a record of everything that went down with a given cop. You can also file a complaint. You can also contact the American Civil Liberties Union. You can also go public with it. Hell, you can do a Rodney King and videotape the whole episode. Someone pointed out another extremely helpful tip – you can also make sure that when you get stopped that you stop at a well lit area. Also, you can demand a cop to identify himself and inspect his badge. All this points to the fact that a citizen is not much different than a cop as far as status and power goes, and that said citizen has rights that can empower and protect him from dirty law enforcement. But the problem is that a lot of people don’t know this.

Knowing your rights is one of the most powerful bits of knowledge you can have and use in America. Especially as black man or woman, so I don’t see how you can even imply that it’s theoretical or ineffectual.

I truly think that all of this falls in line with the fact that Tupac, a black man, shot and wounded two off duty cops and got off scot free and never served any time. Why? Because he exercised his rights (albeit regarding self-defense) as an American citizen. Now, shooting dirty cops in self defense is a worst case scenario. But for less tense scenarios, using your right to remain silent, etc, are equally effective solutions.

That’s an overstatement, and that’s certainly not true all of the time. Especially if you follow the advice that I posted. Again, I think that you are exaggerating.

Generally, if you are a law abiding citizen, there is no need to run. If you are a criminal on the run, then if you want to risk running, that’s up to you. But the same rules apply, if there is sufficient evidence that a cop shot an unarmed suspect in the back without probable reason, then he can and will be fired from his job and may (and should) serve time. And yes, this has happened.

This seems like an overstatement but I’m not sure I understand you here. What would said person be trying to explain?

I agree. But preparation and sense to me means knowing and exercising your rights though.

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This happens on the regular.
[video=youtube;ONPo-wslB40]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ONPo-wslB40[/video]

They violated three aspects of police protocol, so all that shit they talking means nothing. Did I mention they got off, after being found out to have falsified police reports? They even got promoted.

 

[Hyde Parke]

for every right you have, they have abt 5 or more to counteract that.

 

[edeeesq]

If you know your laws/city distance, you can drive to a well-lit area w/ witnesses---- without being considered fleeing...then you should never be faced with dealing with police somewhere, alone.

How many cops are caught on camera and get off?

 

[Manik Sona]

Good to know this shit. Never know when you'll get pulled over for somethun stupid.

 

[Chike]

[video=youtube;yqMjMPlXzdA]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yqMjMPlXzdA&feature=fvw[/video]

This video pretty much explains what to do and what not to do.

 

[one_manshow]

The first 2-3 mins speaking with a cop determines a lot.

 

[bornnraisedoffCMR]

Good post man, props.

But Unfortunetly, it doesnt matter if you know your rights or not. Unless you have it on tape. And even then there are state laws that prohibit taping of policemen on duty.

We are on the verge of a national poilice state. Be armed and ready.

 

[magdigit]

Knowing your rights during encounters with law enforcement is crucial, especially for immigrants navigating the complexities of the US legal system. At Lunel Law, Atlanta, we emphasize the importance of staying informed and prepared. If you're stopped by police, immigration agents, or the FBI, remember that you have the right to remain silent and the right to an attorney. Understanding these rights can protect you from unnecessary legal jeopardy. Should you or a loved one need guidance in these situations, our team at Lunel Law is here to provide expert support and ensure that your rights are upheld.