I see a lot of pictures of this on online social networking sites and it seems as though it is self-incriminating.
2007-01-11 08:00:05 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
It might be if they also have other evidence and a complaint. Just my humble opinion (I know a bit above an average Joe about the law) But, what's to say what substance they are actually smoking, snorting, or shooting? It could be argued that they were snorting snuff (legal), smoking tobacco (some people smoke tobacco out of what looks to be drug utensils), or maybe they were shooting vitamin B12, etc. Knowingly being video taped is just plain stupid. At the very least, it may give the cops probable cause to investigate further.
2007-01-11 08:05:59 · answer #1 · answered by TurnMeOut 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-06-03 04:24:38 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pictures Of People Doing Drugs
2016-11-01 08:47:58 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is 100 percent self incriminating, the only problem is for the law enforcement agents to be able to verify that the drugs being shown in the Photo or tape are 100 percent legit.
This is the problem. Now law enforcement agents can Video or take pictures of criminals doing drugs or selling because that is evidence for a warrant. Now once they bust the Criminal and have the actual drugs at hand the video shows extra truth and facts that will lead to further prosecution along with possible extra sentencing time. The video / photo just helps them to win the case with ease.
2007-01-11 08:12:29 · answer #4 · answered by slimb20413 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, because you could claim that the pictures were staged or that you were in a location where drugs are tolerated. For example, I recently returned from Amsterdam where I took many pictures. Some of the pictures were of me with a big giant joint in my mouth just smokin' away! I dare some punk @ss cop to try to arrest me for that!
2007-01-11 08:20:51 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't think that you can get arrested for the pictures, but they could be used to get a warrant or something.
It is impossible to tell from a photograph if someone is smoking a joint or a rolled cigarette. And now with programs like Photoshop, the credibility of photos are a little lost.
2007-01-11 08:03:43 · answer #6 · answered by smellyfoot ™ 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Sort of. You have to prove that the video or photos are actually drugs. For instance, if you have a photo of someone smoking a joint, they would have no trouble just saying it wasn't pot. And there is no way to counter that. Usually, the police need the drug in their possession to prove what it is.
2007-01-11 08:04:14 · answer #7 · answered by Take it from Toby 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it is self incriminating and can be used in a trial as evidence if the proof of narcotics is found in there possession the the person could just be smoking tobacco to look cool the other problem is the photos or video is on the net so good luck finding them
2007-01-11 08:08:17 · answer #8 · answered by Tom R 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not good. I'm not sure if that's enough for arrest, but if they were in other trouble it would make it worse.
And to use you have to possess something :|
2007-01-11 08:04:36 · answer #9 · answered by life_review11 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pictures may put the law on your case although unless they can prove beyond reasonable doubt that you are actually taking/in possession of illegal substances you won't be convicted.
2007-01-11 08:06:14 · answer #10 · answered by Ern Mossdog 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋