Regarding the Fifth Amendment

["Username"]

I thought about this today when reading a story in the paper explaining how law officers were frustrated by how some would not talk to them.

What do you think?

[video=youtube_share;6wXkI4t7nuc]http://youtu.be/6wXkI4t7nuc[/video]

 

[ocsdor]

Every time I watch the video, I find it interesting.

 

[Twangbanger]

Every time I watch the video, I find it interesting.

I always think I'm watching Kirk...

 

[Kirk Freeman]

I always think I'm watching Kirk...

Because the guy has so much hair?

 

[HoughMade]

I think the advice is generally sound, but I wish a new video on the subject would be produced so we wouldn't keep being directed to the same one every 12 to 14 days as if it's a new revelation.

I'm pretty crotchety today.

 

[Cameramonkey]

I think the advice is generally sound, but I wish a new video on the subject would be produced so we wouldn't keep being directed to the same one every 12 to 14 days as if it's a new revelation.

I'm pretty crotchety today.

Just today?

 

[Kutnupe14]

Honestly, there's no real answer to the question, other than "depends." I've taken plenty of people to jail for not talking, when if they had, they wouldn't have spent the night in jail. It really depends on the totally of the circumstances, and how smart you are.

 

["Username"]

Honestly, there's no real answer to the question, other than "depends." I've taken plenty of people to jail for not talking, when if they had, they wouldn't have spent the night in jail. It really depends on the totally of the circumstances, and how smart you are.

Not so per the speaker in the OP.

There is a real answer other than "depends".

That's the speaker's point.

 

[Kutnupe14]

Not so per the speaker in the OP.

There is a real answer other than "depends".

That's the speaker's point.

How many people has the speaker taken to jail, that might not have gone should they have spoken up? I sent a gal down the river, who probably shouldn't have gone, because she got into a fight with her mother. Both were injured, but mom spoke up up and wanted her daughter arrested. I tried, and tried, and tried to get the daughter to speak but she refused. If she had, I would have asked the prosecutor to chalk it up to "mutual combat." No harm, no foul, no one goes to jail... because she was hardheaded, she went to jail, and was convicted.

 

[Spear Dane]

Originally Posted by Kirk Freeman

"A confused cop is an arresty cop."

Only if I am reasonably certain my words will clear up a situation which would otherwise end badly for me would I speak. Of course if I am simply being quizzed about something that doesn't pertain to me at all I would (and have) do anything in my power to help.

 

[Kutnupe14]

Originally Posted by Kirk Freeman

"A confused cop is an arresty cop."

Only if I am reasonably certain my words will clear up a situation which would otherwise end badly for me would I speak. Of course if I am simply being quizzed about something that doesn't pertain to me at all I would (and have) do anything in my power to help.

...or would cast doubt on another's accusation. If someone accuses you of something marketable, and there's marketable proof, one wouldn't be smart to "not talk to police." As soon as you say "I want to talk to a lawyer," I'm done questioning you, and it probably won't end with you going home.

 

[KLB]

How many people has the speaker taken to jail, that might not have gone should they have spoken up? I sent a gal down the river, who probably shouldn't have gone, because she got into a fight with her mother. Both were injured, but mom spoke up up and wanted her daughter arrested. I tried, and tried, and tried to get the daughter to speak but she refused. If she had, I would have asked the prosecutor to chalk it up to "mutual combat." No harm, no foul, no one goes to jail... because she was hardheaded, she went to jail, and was convicted.

Sounds like a bad lawyer.

 

[Frank_N_Stein]

I thought about this today when reading a story in the paper explaining how law officers were frustrated by how some would not talk to them.

What do you think?

[video=youtube_share;6wXkI4t7nuc]http://youtu.be/6wXkI4t7nuc[/video]

I'm not concerned if someone doesn't talk to me. In fact, sometimes I just want to be left alone. Likevwhen I'm getting a drink at Speedway or eating dinner in my car.

 

["Username"]

I'm not concerned if someone doesn't talk to me. In fact, sometimes I just want to be left alone. Likevwhen I'm getting a drink at Speedway or eating dinner in my car.

Would it be okay if I prepaid for a coffee or a fountain drink before you went into the Speedway?

I hope so.

 

[Frank_N_Stein]

Would it be okay if I prepaid for a coffee or a fountain drink before you went into the Speedway?

I hope so.

You'd be wasting your money because Speedway takes care of our drinks, but the gesture is appreciated.

 

["Username"]

You'd be wasting your money because Speedway takes care of our drinks, but the gesture is appreciated.

Well, as God knows, I've wasted my treasure on worse things!

And Speedway only does so through its paying customers.

Much appreciated.

 

[bacon#1]

I've kinda made it a point not to do anything illegal or associate myself with anyone doing so. Amazingly cops don't talk to me, with the exception of a polite hello or appreciate what ya do.

 

[Timjoebillybob]

Because the guy has so much hair?

I think he was referring to the guy that comes on about 27:30 in.

You'd be wasting your money because Speedway takes care of our drinks, but the gesture is appreciated.

How about doughnuts?

 

[Frank_N_Stein]

How about doughnuts?

Nope. And if you saw the donut delivery people you wouldn't take them anyway.

 

[Timjoebillybob]

Nope. And if you saw the donut delivery people you wouldn't take them anyway.

That bad? Dang. I'm not sure what it would take for me to pass up a free doughnut.