what i mean is why cant people dress up like cops i mean what will happen if someone does they go to jail im black if i do it will i get killed and beating with it because im black
2007-03-03 15:29:07 · 9 answers · asked by ? 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
anglebarwar what are you getting at THAT HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH MY QUESTION YOU IDIOT
2007-03-03 15:36:46 · update #1
If you get pulled over by someone impersonating a cop, that is actually a psychopath....you will know then.
2007-03-03 15:32:05 · answer #1 · answered by Count Acumen 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Never dress up as a cop and joke about being one. It has serious ramifications.
What you say to the police is important. It can be used against you, and it can give the police an excuse to arrest you, especially if you speak disrespectfully to a police officer.
You do not have to answer a police officer's questions. If you are stopped while driving a car, you must show your driver's license, registration, and proof of insurance. In other situations, you cannot be legally arrested for refusing to identify yourself.
You do not have to give your consent to any search of your person, your car, or your house; if you do consent to a search, it can affect your rights later in court. If the police claim they have a warrant, ask to see it. Whether or not the police have a warrant to search you or your property, you can protect your rights by making it clear that you do not agree to any search.
Do not interfere with, physically resist, or obstruct the police in a search, even if you are sure the search is illegal -- you will be arrested for it. File a complaint afterwards if you feel your rights have been violated.
If confronted by a police officer, you may remain silent. You do not have to answer any questions, give your name, age, or address, or show any ID unless you are operating a car or are in a place where liquor is served. However, it is advisable to provide basic information such as name, age, and address.
Ask if you are under arrest. If so, ask why. If you are not under arrest, you should be free to leave. Insist on that right. Never run from a police officer.
Never physically resist. The police may frisk you for weapons by patting the outside of your clothing, but nothing more. Make it clear that you do not agree to any search. If you are searched, do not resist. File a complaint afterwards.
If you are stopped in your car, show your driver's license, registration, and proof of insurance upon request. Your car can be searched without a warrant so long as the officer has probable cause. To protect yourself, make it clear that you do not consent to a search. If given a ticket, sign it; you can be arrested for failing to do so. The proper place to fight a ticket is in court. Your license can be suspended if you refuse to take a breath test if you are stopped for suspected drunk driving.
If you are arrested, go with the officer. Do not resist. Do not answer the officer's questions. Whether or not you are guilty, do not resist arrest. You can make your defense in court. You have the right to remain silent; use it. Tell the police nothing except your name, age, and address. Don't give explanations or stories or try to excuse your conduct.
Ask to talk to a lawyer at once. You can do so by phone immediately after being taken into custody. If you are arrested for a jailable offense and you cannot afford a lawyer, you have the right to a public defender. Do not talk to the police until a lawyer is present.
If during a search or an arrest the police take anything from you, they must give you a receipt for every item sezied, including your wallet and its contents, clothes, and any packages you were carrying when arrested.
You may be released with or without bail following the booking. If not, you have the right to go into court and see a judge the next court day after your arrest. Demand this right. When you appear before the judge, ask for an attorney.
Never make any decisions in your case until you have spoken with a lawyer.
2007-03-03 23:35:02 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you are from russia, then I am the easter bunny.
Impersonate a cop and you will get beaten because you break the law and throw stuff at cops.
A pity, boy bringer, that you will soon disappear from Y!A either do to jail time or an anger-induced rant that no one here "respects" your naive nonsense.
2007-03-04 22:17:22 · answer #3 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is against the law and to easily abused by those who want to rape or murder! If I was black I would not dress up like a cop! I wouldn't do it as a white either!
2007-03-03 23:33:13 · answer #4 · answered by cantcu 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because if you start impersonating cops, there's no end to it. Today it's cops, tomorrow it's waitresses or garbage-men. We'll be giving tips to waitress wannabes! We'll be letting perfect strangers walk off with our garbage!
2007-03-03 23:37:40 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I started to follow you till you went off the deep end somewhere in the middle.
2007-03-03 23:32:15 · answer #6 · answered by tabs 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because people will take it seriously and think your a real cop. which is not good when around a real cop. and its a lie.
2007-03-03 23:32:43 · answer #7 · answered by Titus M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because you are supposed to trust your police
2007-03-03 23:32:47 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
because then they dont feel special!
2007-03-03 23:31:36 · answer #9 · answered by jessica rhiannon 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋