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R1145 · February 6, 2012, 03:06 PM

I hate it when I get a bonehead who talks himself into jail on something that could just be a citation (or even a verbal warning).

I would add that an officer has the right to identify you if you are stopped on a law enforcement contact, and failure to do so (or to do so falsely) is a crime.

Also, don't refuse to sign a ticket, for the same reason.

Conversely, in a serious situation, don't be afraid to get arrested if that's the price of keeping your mouth shut, just don't jerk around on the ID thing.

February 6, 2012, 03:06 PM	#2
R1145 Senior Member Join Date: July 26, 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 351	I hate it when I get a bonehead who talks himself into jail on something that could just be a citation (or even a verbal warning). I would add that an officer has the right to identify you if you are stopped on a law enforcement contact, and failure to do so (or to do so falsely) is a crime. Also, don't refuse to sign a ticket, for the same reason. Conversely, in a serious situation, don't be afraid to get arrested if that's the price of keeping your mouth shut, just don't jerk around on the ID thing.