| d21lewis said: People who "know their rights" are very dangerous. And it's not because they know their rights, either. It's because they believe some misinformation that they saw on YouTube or some law that doesn't exist in their area. |
Pretty much this. When a cop pulls you over, you gotta follow their orders otherwise they can press further charges on you.
I should point out I'm not a legal expert though but that's what I'm getting out of articles like this one: http://www.latimes.com/nation/la-na-sandra-bland-arrest-experts-20150722-story.html#page=1
I have a question, hopefully you can answer it: when Sandra is asking Trooper Brian why she's being taken to jail or why she's being taken out of her car, is he obligated to answer? I've tried looking for an answer online unsuccessfully.
| whatever said: And for those saying she escalated things, get a f*%king clue. Below is a transcript of the key part of the exchange. Bland is completely calm and polite right up until the cop asks here to get out of the car, apparently (and unbelievably) because she asked why she had to put out her cigarrette. When the officer says "Are you done?" like a condescending POS, it was obvious he was going to escalate the situation, which he did shortly afterwards. (Encinia returns to his car for several minutes, then approaches Bland again.) Encinia: OK, ma’am. (Pause.) You OK? Bland: I’m waiting on you. This is your job. I’m waiting on you. When’re you going to let me go? Encinia: I don’t know, you seem very really irritated. Bland: I am. I really am. I feel like it’s crap what I’m getting a ticket for. I was getting out of your way. You were speeding up, tailing me, so I move over and you stop me. So yeah, I am a little irritated, but that doesn’t stop you from giving me a ticket, so. Encinia: Are you done? Bland: You asked me what was wrong, now I told you. Encinia: OK. Bland: So now I’m done, yeah. Encinia: You mind putting out your cigarette, please? If you don’t mind? Bland: I’m in my car, why do I have to put out my cigarette? Encinia: Well you can step on out now. |
Don't pretend that Bland didn't play a role in escalating things, the officer wasn't alone.
