I've been a law abiding citizen my whole life. I had a situation with a neighbor and when the police arrived I told them what happened. They used everything I said against me in court. Never again will I say anything to the police.
I see you learned the hard way that (contrary to what they tell you growing up) that the police are NOT your friends. If its any consolation, you are not alone.
THEY SHOWED UP HERE LIKE HEY WE WANT TO SEE IF YOURE ALRIGHT.. DO YOU NEED ANY MEDS? I DONT TAKE MEDS SO NO I DIDNT.. IM ABSOLUTELY SURE THEY WERE JUST HERE TO SEE IF I WAS ALRIGHT AND WANTED TO HELP ME WITH SOMETHING.. THIS OTHER TIME ONE OF THEM ASSURED ME I WASNT IN TROUBLE AND HE JUST WANTED ME TO TALK.. I PEACED TF OUT AND SLIPPED AWAY.. IM SURE I WASNT IN TROUBLE AND HE JUST WANTED TO SAY HI.. THATS WHAT THEY ALWAYS SAY AND THEN THEY ALL OF A SUDDEN START ARRESTING YOU FOR SOME REASON.. IM JUST HELPING.. YEAH HELPING YOURSELF TO TRY TO TAKE SOME OF MY MONEY.. THEN THE LAWYERS ARE LIKE, HOW MUCH MONEY DO YOU HAVE? FILL OUT THIS FORM.. OK YOU OWE US ALL OF THAT.. WHY? BECAUSE WE WANT IT OK SO WE'RE TRYING TO HELP YOU OK..
You don’t have to say one word to the police and You don’t have to open the door either. Think of the police of as your enemy. Even if you’re innocent. Act accordingly
@@swayback7375 You are also correct, SwayBack. However, if one is innocent of the alleged crime that the cops think you might be guilty of committing, you or I or anyone can get caught in their trap, killed for no reason at all. I'd rather have the one or those who are guilty of said crime be judged by a judge or a jury, and then let that justice system handle the punishment phase of that crime; I do not need to loose my life because of a copper's whoopsie. Because you are a sinner, SwayBack, is it time for you to be executed by some goofy Goober donut eater?
My daughters mom called the cops on me for whatever made up reason when our daughter was like 2yrs old. We were sitting on the couch watching TV and I was drinking a beer. The front door they were knocking on had a window so they could see me. I told my daughter to nevermind the knocking and lets keep watching our movie. They kept on knocking and were even going around the living room windows looking in for about 10minutes and left. There is absolutely no reason I needed to answer my door for them. It's not out of disrespect for law enforcement; don't feel that you're not being a good citizen. If they have a reason to come in they will, but other than that protect YOUR rights!
and thats the reason all windows should be blocked from anyone seeing in your house.I learned that the hard way.We had no curtians at all and 1 night i was getting frisky with my girl on the couch in our living room in front of our picture window until i noticed 2 guys just standing on my porch staring at us.that change everything for me from curtains to self protection devices.
Yeh did you see that old COPS episode when guys moving get pulled over, all their stuff removed & searched, 'cuz his wife called the cops claiming he's a coke dealer with a huge stash? After they searched & found a small, personal bag of weed only, they asked him, "Who would call us on this?" "I'm going through a custody battle." So, they hook up a recorder to a pay phone (yes, that long ago) & have him call her. "Why you do it?" "Laughs. Did they keep you a long time?" Charges!
lol they literally make up a reason to invade your home. you are most definitely white and have privilege others do not. your example is an OUTLIER and NOT the norm! how can you not see that?!?!
One time I had the misfortune of walking out my front door to check the mail at the exact same time that the police were pulling up, I assume now, to respond to a call about neighbors arguing. Of course, they thought I was involved somehow and started questioning me. Having no idea what was going on at the time, I just said I was going to check the mail. Fortunately, the neighbors almost immediately started arguing again so the cops scurried off across the street towards the argument. I often wonder how it would have proceeded for me if the neighbors hadn't restarted the argument at just the right time.
Sir, if you have done to harm or witnessed nothing then state this to the Tyrants and return to your home, and if by chance they knock on your door YOU are not obligated to open it to speak to the Tyrants at all. If they persist call your lawyer Immediately! NEVER speak to the police WITHOUT your lawyer being PRESENT. Don't be intimidated by those Tyrants YOU have rights - USE them and for God's sake KEEP YOUR mouth SHUT!
What would've happened was, "We got a call...leading to interrogation, which SHOULD lead you to saying, "Am I under arrest? No? Am I being detained? No? Then I'm free to go! See ya'!"
Thank you for putting up this channel, Andy. This information is very important for every citizen to know and understand. Most people think if they're helpful and accommodating then the police will treat them in kind. THE POLICE ARE NOT YOUR FRIEND. The rules that we know about social interaction do not apply when talking to police. Educating people about what their rights are and how to properly engage with police is very important. Thank you again for providing information through the content of this channel👍🏻
All said is true; but, I've been let off by cops when I was clearly in the wrong: driving while inebriated (past life time, like hanging out with partiers, etc.), just by being civil to them.
We grew up with the "Officer Friendly" gig. How times have changed. I wonder if the police or police force gets a $$bonus$$ for each person they jail in a $$$$$PRIVATE$$$$$ jail.
And I no longer answer my telephone unless the caller i.d. recognizes who is calling. Even then I do not give out any information until I am certain I am not being spoofed
Little good comes from the uninvited visitors. I have a sign on my door that says, “We don’t answer the door to strangers. Go away!” Bonus: Trouble makers will think twice and leave empty handed.
I think this homeowner would have done better for himself if he had simply said, " Can we go down to the station and have this conversation in a jail cell? I am much more talkative when there are bars around me." In my state the police do not have to identify themselves. They can and will stand there and bang hard on your door for as long as it takes for you to open it. A few years ago in a nearby county the police were looking for a suspect late at night. They had some reason to believe he had gained access to this particular home (which was not true). They banged and banged on the door without identifying themselves as police. The home owner got a gun and had it in is hand when he answered the door. They shot and killed him. The Sheriff made it clear they do not have to identify themselves and the deputies were justified in defending themselves. No charges filed. These people were all caucasians. I have decided I will just let them bang and wait to see how long it takes for them to break the door down without identifying themselves. Then I will get a good lawyer.
I guess one can call the police (or sheriff) to report this, and then someone would presumably say these are law enforcement that were sent to your home. Otherwise, if the people at your door don't identify themselves, you have no way of knowing who they are, as they could be ordinary criminals.
@@bobjacobson858 what exactly are police and road pirates but ordinary criminals? There's no difference in police and the criminals they arrest, there is very little difference between the prisoners and the guards who watch them
@@mitchelll3879 In some cases that is true. However, there are some good people serving as police who sincerely want to help rather than bully--I'm fortunate enough to know some, including my girlfriend's son (of whom even people he has arrested speak well of him!).
There was a couple who lived in Houston that were murdered by the police who attempted to make it look like these people were public enemy number 1. Cops lied and said a CI had bought heroin there, and so swat raided them, and after killing them both and their dog, and shooting a bunch of their own cops. The only heroin found in the whole situation was found in the trunk of the cop car driven by the cop who lied about his CI buying heroin there. He was one of the cops who got shot by his own force, and no doubt had planned to plant this evidence in this house after the massacre. Too bad the crime scene evidence didn't support their claims of defending themselves against well armed drug dealers. The woman never left the couch and the man and the dog were both riddled with gunfire where they stood and no one was armed. No guns, and a small amount pot. They neighbor across the street made false reports against them, but try to explain the fake reports about a CI buying heroin, and his unrecorded package found in his trunk. The man was a combat vet from Vietnam and neither of them had any record of criminal behavior. These folks were straight up murdered in their home by the police who were lying about the whole thing. Forensic evidence did not support their official version of the supposed drug raid, yet police chief, Mayor and union rep all got on TV and lied their asses off. Two cops have pending charges against them, but no court date in sight. And everybody did not live happily ever after. Come on Texas and the city of Houston WTF!! Make some fucking noise and pretend you are still alive
Andrew Andrew Andrew. Between watching your videos and the ones from We The People University, I am quickly gaining a better understanding of the laws, my rights, and how the police useillegal tactics to harrass and intimidate the public the swore an oath to protect. About two years ago I was involved in a traffic stop that lasted 8 seconds. I had a rock chip over my inspection sticker. He said it looked like a 4 but quickly saw it was an 8 and i was good ( we were in month 6) He appologized for stopping me and told me to have a good day.... then walked away. That cop was one in a million from what I have been seeing. You keep these videos full of great information coming... you one of the BEST.
@@BD-zg7is Your comment is moot. Almost no one does. Your family contacts them on your behalf. The comment is obviously an exaggeration to demonstrate a point. I have even had a buddy call me from jail to get him one since he did not want to call his wife. 🤣
Absolutely sound advice. Don’t go to the door and don’t engage in a conversation through the door! (Unless they have a search warrant or arrest warrant and probable cause to think the subject of their arrest warrant is inside). Is there a way to insure the police ONLY search in areas or for, what the search warrant entitles them to search for?
No. Usually a search warrant gives police authority to search anywhere related to a specified property anyways. But even if it specifies only some places, and the police still search in other places, the only way you can battle that is in court. Of course, they can lie under oath, as they usually do, and say they found the evidence in question in the warrant-specified area. So if you didn't do anything explicitly illegal but have a suspicion or a hunch you might become a target of an unlawful search, installing backed up surveillance on your property might be a good move.
@@LoisoPondohva And what about the no-knock warrants that got Amber (Yearwood?) murdered? Who in their right mind would NOT think their home is being broken into by thugs at 4am kicking in the door & respond with weapons if available?
@@phlushphish793 what do you want me to tell you? It should be illegal, but it happens. If you're well off and have enough land, you could install motion detectors and cameras, would at least give you time to recognize what is happening. And emergency power supply in case they cut power first. But not everyone has the means. Make friends in local law enforcement, they might drop you a hint. But won't help if the feds come. So realistically, all that is left to us is spreading awareness, bugging our representatives about it, voting for the fight people and praying that it doesn't affect us in the meantime. Unsatisfactory, but kinda where it is.
@@LoisoPondohva This is why you should ask to read the warrant right through before it gets executed instead of taking it as read. It contains a lot more info than you think. It must contain the details of the names of the officers permitted to conduct the search, the number of officers permitted to be present at the search and specify details of what they are looking for. If any of those details are not shown, you can refuse the warrant. This is UK law though. It may be different in the US.
@@davidspear9790 it is different in the us. There are similarities, but they are generally much more blanket in the US. And refusing the search might in some counties sadly lead to some trigger happiness in the US. So better to fight it in court in most cases.
I usually put a big U lock on my front fence gate so it's locked much of the time to prevent creeps,prowlers,solicitors and tyrants from entering my property. I won't have a conversation with someone from an enemy government.
I LOVE your vids! True story: An employee, crossing a 6 lane highway at a traffic light, was struck by a hit-and-run driver and seriously injured. Two women in another car followed the driver to his house, and came back to report what they found. Meanwhile, we had called police and EMTs, who were at our shop. The women told the police where the driver was. Police went there and knocked on the door. Driver came to the door carrying a 12 ounce glass of bourbon. Police asked about the hit-and-run accident. Driver admitted that yes, he did hit that pedestrian on that highway, and he was so upset by it that he went home and poured himself a tall, stiff drink. Driver was charged with hit-and-run, but not with DUI (which he probably was).
All doors are shut and locked and windows blinds closed. If a cop can look into your house they can see sugar spilled on your counter and claim "exigent circumstances." There are cases where people have been shot through windows based on what a cop "thought they saw". A cop can go anywhere a delivery person or meter reader can go and you should consider this and take steps to deny criminals opportunities. Make sure security cameras are hidden or out of reach, criminals will disable them if they can. If a cop's first words aren't "You're under arrest" or "I have a warrant" and you haven't just witnessed something it means they're on a fishing trip trying to get you to talk yourself into the back of their car. If I was pulled over on suspicion of DUI I would refuse a field sobriety test and demand to be taken to the facility where the blood test will occur.(The ultimate determination of whether you're impaired or not.) Every moment your on the side of the road your life is in danger. (An actual drunk plowing into both of you.)
The police do sometimes just knock on doors asking if anyone saw anything strange at the time of a local break in, attack etc, I had the police knock on my parent’s door once asking if they had a large white plastic flowerpot on their balcony and I said I don’t think so when they actually had but I hadn’t noticed. Someone had stolen it and threw it at the police car’s windscreen. I have had the police at the door asking if I had seen or heard anything a few times and even used to let the local police constable in for a cup of tea sometimes. Not that I appreciated some of the police I have had in my house when they are ogling everything as though I might have stolen goods or something. Had them in the house once when they took my kid home and said they’d stuck two fingers up at the passing police car. Seemed a bit of a storm in a teacup to me but I said thank you for letting me know.
@@murph8411All my opinions are based on my own experience in the U.S. so your laws may differ. The threshold of your doorway is a legal boundary (U.S.) so if they're not satisfied talking to you with you inside and want to come in or have you come out your radar should spike. I think it depends on the situation. (missing person and you have vital info.) Not all cops are question marks looking to get you to talk yourself into their handcuffs but unless I knew them personally I would avoid contact.
@@sylvesterstewart868 I'm a bit late, but based on the fact that he specified that his kid flipped two fingers at the car, I'm guessing he's from Europe (Probably the United Kingdom)
@@phlushphish793 the breathalyzer isn't the test they mean. Not the roadside one. The larger, more accurate one they have at their station is the one that's admissible in court.
That would be to convince any potential witnesses that you were actually resisting. In every video I've seen on YT that was an unlawful arrest, they always shout that to cover up the actual beating they're giving someone while their bodycams conveniently 'didn't capture it'.
I’ve hired Andrew Flusche he is amazing and it’s amazing that he makes these videos for those who need to know what should be done in these types of positions police are corrupted
He missed the important point in the beginning that IF you come to the door (you may not know it's the police) you SHOULD NOT EVER open the door. They will stick their foot in the door to prevent you from closing it and if you try to force it closed they can claim an assault or threat and barge in.
Door chains are good for this. Even if their foot is in, they can't open it further until you close it first. Tell them you have to close it to release the chain and slide the deadbolt as soon as you close it.
Thank you for posting this video. I hope I never need to make use of this information, but it is nice to know what the rules actually are just in case ...and with all my respect for law enforcement officers in this country, none of them will ever tell what's in your best interest. None of them will ever come knocking on your door because they want to help you in any way. Thanks again and please do continue posting these types of videos; I will continue watching them.
@@kage-fm It's my understanding, based on his comment, that it's not that they don't help, but that they do not volunteer information that is to your benefit or come to your place of residence for a reason that would be beneficial to you. That is not to say that nothing they do is of benefit to you. For example, if a Law Enforcement Officer takes a drug addict into custody, that would be indirectly beneficial, as we no longer have the risk of encountering the addict in a public place. As they are willing to risk their lives dealing with these undesirables, I do indeed respect them, as even if we do not directly benefit from them, the indirect benefits matter just as much if not more to us in our daily lives.
@@midnightshadow1491 referring to drug addicts as "undesirables" and recommending that state violence is the appropriate response to addiction is somewhat terrifying. that said, i agree that the exercise of state violence may sometimes be an appropriate response to some situations. however i seldom encounter a circumstance so dire that involving police would improve it rather than make it much worse.
@@kage-fm It seems like you think that intervention by law enforcement should be used as a last resort. Is that correct? A civilized society has laws for a reason. These laws can be revised and revoked through the correct procedure if they need to be, but as long as those laws are on the books they must be enforced for the sake of the law itself. If they are not enforced to their fullest extent, then why do we have laws to begin with?
@@midnightshadow1491 it sounds like we agree that enforcement and legitimacy of law must coexist. where we may disagree is whether enforcement of of laws somehow renders them legitimate retroactively, or is necessary for the concept of law in the abstract. this is nonsense: enforcement of unjust laws through violence neither justifies the laws being enforced, nor upholds the ideal of law itself.
This happened to me when I was renting a downstairs room in a boarding house. I had someone knock on my window, it was two officers. I will name as 1 and 2. I went to the outside door and 1 informed me that they did not have the door code. (from the two videos that I have watched of yours, I did something that I should not have done) I gave them the code. I would rather they have the code for emergencies. I, proceeded to shut the door. 1 stopped the door. He said something about wanting in. I stated that he did not ask to come in, he stated that he did not have the door code. 2 laughed. I let them in. They were headed upstairs. I was asked by 1 did I want to know what was going on? I asked, is it about me? 1 stated no. I replied then no, but feel free to throw room number 4 down the stairs, he is a jerk. 2 laughed and 1 said we do not do that. I shrugged my shoulders and went back into my room. The officers are done and I get a knock on my door. I step out and quickly shut my door. 1 moves his head quickly and tries to look inside. 1 asked me what I was hiding? I mimic his motions and said, you cannot look through a closed door. 2 laughed. I was told by 1 that I had to let them in to see what it was that I was hiding. I informed 1 that no I did not. You need a search warrant. 1 snapped his fingers and said I could get one that quickly. I snapped my fingers and said great, I wonder what probable cause you will fabricate to get a judge to issue you the warrant. I am more than willing to stand outside of my room as you wake up the judge at this time of night to get (snapped my fingers again) with this nice officer. 1 huffed a bit and said why not let us in and save some time. I huffed a bit and said no. 1 walked away ticked off. 2 laughed and asked me what was I hiding. I said my messy room and my cat likes to escape. 2 wanted to see my cat. I said sure. I walked outside to my window and tapped on it. FuzzBrain came to my window. 2 liked him and told me he loved how I knew my rights and stood up to and even mocked 1. I smiled and said, I bet you thought I was going to let you in my room to see the cat. He agreed. I said nice try. 2 laughed and wished me a good night. As he started to walk away, he informed me that it was room 4 they were interested in and please do not tell him that we were here. I laughed and said of course I would not remember I suggested he be thrown down the stairs.
I allowed the police to come into my home and answer some question this year, I know I shouldn't have, but later realized my error, and asked them to leave. They refused. They had no warrant at the time. Were they right? Later they got a search warrant, but would not allow me to witness their search. Legal? They said I could leave the home, but not watch them in the search.
I've been beaten by police in my front yard and inside my house. They stole $1000's worth of my personal property from my house. Mostly valuable items on several occasions as well. I learned the hard way to kill them first ask questions never. IF they attempt to intrude without a warrant.
Don't let them in without a warrant. They're only looking to find something to set you up with. Once you do let them in, you lose any rights you have. The only reason I can see for preventing you from witnessing a search, is that there's something they don't want you to see. After all, warrant or not, it's still your home and you have every right to witness what happens there.
On many occasions I simply put in my ear protection and ignored incessantly knocking cops until they got tired of knocking and left. On some occasions I opened a window and told police to stop violating my disability rights (I have Class 3 ASD) by making loud noise stop trespassing and leave which they did. Some officers like to run through your yard like it is theirs. And it is not. They are not paying for it. You are.
The only time the police knocked on my door (in the UK), they did it at one AM and sounded like they were kicking the door as hard as they could. And OF COURSE they had the wrong house, were insufferably arrogant as usual, unapologetic as usual and scared the hell out of my 90-year-old grandmother. And what was it about? AN UNPAID PARKING FINE!! My gentle harmless neighbour had simply forgot to pay it. SANE police would have turned up about 5pm and simply rung the doorbell, not six of them hammering on the door at 1am.
PoPo came to my door 2 weeks ago. Since I am an older person that knew they did nothing wrong I answered the door. They told me that an neighbour called in for a wellness check. They started asking me some strange questions not related to a wellness check. I asked to see their proof of vaccination. He was not vaccinated. I closed the door.
@@jnorton8402 more cops died due to covid than from all other cause combined in 2020. But sure, vaccinations, things literally everyone born in the US gets, are suddenly the problem.
So, I luv your channel & i’m telling others about it. One of the great things is that most of your videos are short, too long videos I usually keep scrolling. Also, you should write a small book/manual, on helpful & important law info that citizens can use in everyday life. I know there are some apps like that but nothing like a good ol fashion book, even if it’s just a small manual. Kinda like those survival books but a “law survival” book.
Should the door be left unlocked so the police (hopefully) don't break it down to execute a warrant? Or, should the door remain locked, even if the police see me inside? Or, other? If the police show up at my house, I know I’m not required to answer the door and say anything. However, I answer the door so I can tell them to either go away or come back with a warrant. I won a court appeal where the police wanted me to open my door or go inside and bring a dog outside for the police to seize the dog. I refused to unlock my door and told the police if by law they don't need a warrant they can enter without my permission, otherwise they must get a search warrant and kick my door in. They finally got a warrant for “failure to turn over” the dog after I was arrested. The police stood at my door for about half an hour after my arrest trying to get my 15 year old son to give them the dog without a warrant. The police threatened to arrest my son (and other intimidation) for not letting the police in my house or giving them the dog. I told my wife and son not to let them in the house unless they had a warrant, or the police kicked the door in first. (My son was never charged.) The police later got an “administrative warrant” and my wife gave them the dog, which I had told her to do if the police showed up with a warrant. I got a pro se writ of habeas corpus, and the judge ordered the court not to prosecute me. Ironically, the habeas judge was a former prosecutor.
My coworker visited a friend in Utah, where the streets are #'s North & South. The idiot cops reversed the North & South #'s, were hunting a suspected murderer, & rappelled through the guy's 2 story window, breaking in doors, etc. $100,000 damages in tax payer money!
In Washington you have the right not to take the test, but the courts have ruled that not taking the test is tantamount to admitting to being intoxicated.
Bullshit. Test refusal results in a one year license suspension followed with one year ignition interlock upon Board review. Whereas DUI conviction first time includes mandatory jail time up to 48 hours plus $5,940 fines and costs, plus probation of 2- 5 years. That's Washington State, other states differ.
@@moregrouchy Um, I read the law and legal briefs. You DON'T have to take the physical sobriety test, but then you WILL be dragged down to the police station and given either a blood or breath test. Also, the WA supreme court has ruled it's OK to use the legal refusal as an admission of guilt.
Many years ago, at 3:00am, I was woken up by a knock on my front door. With the door closed and locked, I asked "Who is it?" "Police." "What's the problem" "Your car was broken into. Please open the door." "Can it wait until morning?" "No, m'am. I can show you my ID." "I can't see it without my contact lenses." (true). "Don't you want to see your car?" "No, I can't see now. I'll look in the morning. Goodnight, officer." The next morning, when I was awake with my contacts in, I looked, and my car had been broken into - no damage, and the only thing taken was a cheap light jacket. I didn't bother reporting it to the police. I never did find out who knocked on my door in the middle of the night.
Everything about that situation is sketchy as fuck. I'm glad you didn't open the door and that everything, for the most part, turned out okay. Good for you! Thank you for sharing your story here.
@@GenXMafia True. Thieves now take women's wallets out of their purses when they have them in the baby seat of the shopping cart, & turn to grab an item. The woman doesn't know 'til she goes to check out. Then she goes home. The thieves have her address from her wallet. They wait 45 min., call her home (they've looked up her #), say they're the store manager, they've found her wallet & come back & get it. She leaves. They rob her house!
I have a question. I had a cop do a fake wellness check (for my ex who is a cop and harassment). So if a cop shows up for that reason, and the person refuses to answer the door, it may appear they are in medical distress, what then? Do they have the right to kick in your door because you didn't answer? Should I place a "no wellness checks here" on my doors? Lol
For work (truck driver) I had to take a random drug test. They also wanted a breathalyzer test. At the clinic they sent me to the young medical person asked when was the last time I drank alcohol. "Before you were born" I replied. She laughed, thinking I was being a smart ass. "December 17th." "1979". Not so funny as that might be before her parents were born. I'm in a pickle when it comes to talking to law enforcement. My Wife's a Corporal in our Sheriff dept. Fortunately, I'm boring and don't get in trouble.
I have heard that if a officer is at your door, before opening the door you call the police station and ask why he is at your door. The man is in his house and I didn’t know it was against the law to have a drink in your house. I open my door for nobody unless I am excepting someone.
I respond "do you have a warrant and let me see some ID". I've lived through it after spending over 10 years in prison from having corrupt officers plant drugs on me.
No need to respond. Just don't let anyone in and don't answer any unnecessary questions. On the other hand, you have the right to ask all the relevant questions cause it is your property and you have the right to tell anyone to leave or you can sue anyone for trespassing. Start video taping everything using your phone. Tell the guy you are the owner of the property and you don't have time and you don't want anyone to be in your property. Tell him to leave right away. If the policeman has a warrant, he will have to show it to you, or he will have to leave immediately.
@@minxella12 Yes. I meant that *at his house* if he refuses he will not lose his license (even if he lives in a state where *driving* you can lose your license if you refuse). It always applies to getting pulled over on the roads.
This guy is right!! Tho for me this would've been nice to know 3 years ago. Being "friendly & cooperative" earned me a friggin living nightmare which I STILL have hanging over my head,, and has costs me *thousands* of dollars..jackhole cops are NOT your friend!!!!
Great advice. Thanks a lot. The other day I must accidentally left the phone off the hook to take the dog out to his pen and saw what happened and put the phone back on the hook. Next thing I discovered the cops were at the door and the dog was going nuts in his pen. I politely told the cops everything is fine and bid them a nice day. Here on Iowa something like that would warrant a visit from cops making sure everything is fine. It was a one time mistake and anyone can make.
I enjoy Mr. Flusche's video. Perhaps Mr. Fluche would in a future video, address the issue of the "curtilage" of the house and how it is defined. The cop in this video is well within the curtilage of the house. In such a situation, I would inform the officer that 1) I will not open the door and have no desire to talk and 2) advise the office that they are within the curtilage of the house and they are to leave the property immediately.
If anyone knocks on my door and I'm not expecting someone I don't answer it lol. Annoyed my family a few times but eventually they learned to call first.
If you talk to them, you become the informer, don't answer the door, in the first place. They are just gathering evidence, evidence (n.) c.1300, "appearance from which inferences may be drawn". Inferences are not always true.
@@drd1924 I had to look that up. In Tennessee, "Driving while suspended, revoked, or canceled is a class B misdemeanor. A conviction carries up to six months in jail and/or a maximum $500 fine. A second offense within ten years is a class A misdemeanor, punishable by up to 11 months and 29 days in jail and/or a maximum $2,500 fine. A driver who is suspended due to a DUI, vehicular assault, or vehicular manslaughter conviction and is caught operating a vehicle can be convicted of a class B misdemeanor. A conviction carries two days to six months in jail and a possible fine of up to $1,000. A driver who's arrested for driving while revoked for a second DUI, second vehicular assault, or second vehicular manslaughter conviction must serve 45 days to one year in jail and pay a fine of up to $3,000. Drivers who operate a vehicle while suspended for one of these serious offenses also face possible vehicle seizure and forfeiture." I'd tell you the website where I got it, but when I try, UA-cam blocks the comment.
I very much enjoy your videos! I have seen videos with police blocking a home owner from shutting the door. Either by putting his foot in the door or standing in the doorway. Shutting the door would be impossible without touching the officer and you know what that would mean. Is there a peaceful way of resolving this?
I think you've hit the nail on the head for a follow up video. My off the cuff thought is that if you can't shut the door, you can at least step back inside the home and go to another room.
Why would it be legal for an officer, without a warrant, to “stand in the doorway” or “put his foot in the door”…or in any other way prevent you from closing the door? If a stranger came to the door and did either of those things, that would be a crime, correct? Were you to politely ask the officer to please back up from the door or to please remover his/her foot from your doorway so you can close the door, are they required to comply? Just curious.
The only time the police knocked at my door, it was because they were asking everyone in the neighborhood if they cared about neighbors parking an RV in front of their house (a violation of the housing covenants in this area). Not sure why the police were involved in it, but I guess most people didn't care, because now its common to see RVs and semi tractor trailers parked in front of homes. I have had to call emergency services (or police) a few times, mostly because prior to COVID, I had to do a lot of freeway driving and have witnessed my share of accidents.
Yep, I was an idiot and opened the door, and now I am even more stressed out. They were asking about a domestic dispute, but the call didn't come from my house. So, either a horrible prank call, or they got the wrong address. Either way, I opened and talked and got very flustered, and one of the officers said I wasn't cooperating and she was going to have to write me up. I said "I invoke the 4th and 5th amendment" and basically shut the door. That said: If they see me, and Know I am home, can I still just ignore them?
One time the cops came to my door at around 10pm. They said there was a missing person reported in the area and asked if I was alone at the time. I was and said so. They asked if they could look in my home. I said I knew they were just doing their jobs but I didnt consent to a search of my home and repeated that I was home alone. They immediately left. I kept my tone casual and polite at all times and never set foot out of my house. This guy is right. That works.
The door in this scenario was basically a big open window. What if an officer knocks at your door and clearly sees you sitting on your couch, knows you can hear him, maybe you even look over to see who it is and then just look away, but you don't answer it. Is that "suspicious activity?"
@@sarahpritchard3799 My wife and I spent 2 months in Australia. We're both 60+, born and raised Americans, and love to travel. We found Australia incredibly beautiful, enjoyed the people, but could not believe what a police state it is! Cameras everywhere, even on remote roads rarely travelled, and we were accosted by druggies demanding money in both Melbourne and Sidney, something that has never happened to us in the US or elsewhere. And yes, I know we're lucky. Cheers!
PA has implied consent/O'Connell warning. That means if you have a drivers license and are pulled over you have 2 choices: either take the sobriety test or lose your license for minimum of 1 year. Choose wisely. This topic should have been addressed in this video.
1- DON'T ANSWER THE DOOR !!!! IN FACT - go to your other doors and make sure they are locked. if the police have a warrant - they WILL ENTER your home. if they DON'T have a warrant and they force their way into your home - YOU OWN THEM.
Are you simply ignoring the third situation, they dont suspect you of a crime and are asking about a missing neighbor, or if you have seen someone vicitmizing your neighbors?
@@baddriversofthenorcalarea500 if i saw someone attempting to harm my neighbors - i would intervene myself. if i didn't see it, i can't help anyway. police are far worse than street criminals and simply cannot be trusted. starting with their motives - to create violation and a penalty. my grandfather was a cop when the cops were after criminals.
@@mixter7x7 "police are far worse than street criminals and simply cannot be trusted" That is simply a lie. The numbers do not support that accusation. Its a shame you are so brainwashed. I would recomend you go on a ride along to try and see what they actually do, but you strike me as the type that does not want their mind changed.
@@baddriversofthenorcalarea500 which is worse ? a drop out criminal trying to make a few bucks and sleep indoors or a person who knows the law, knows the constitution but uses their education, training and public funds to circumvent everything they know about your rights and the law in order to create a violation / fine and sentence ? honest is honest. justice is justice. there is NO GRAY.
I did talk to the police once. I was in the back yard. He asked about reports of "shots fired". I volunteered that the people next door had been working on an old motor which had backfired a number of times. He said "thanks" and left.
As I stated in a comment to a reddit post, this reminds me of my ex wife, who always panicked in stressful situations, started talking on the assumption that the more she talks the better off she is, (ha, ha!) and would desperately try to deflect the blame, preferably onto me. Just the one you want sitting in the passenger seat during a traffic stop.
@@krane15 any agency contact that can lead to charges filed or loss of property or rights should have the same guidelines as any police contact. My attorneys best advice is to shut up and call his office.
my new tactic is going to be keeping a Jehovah's witness bible by the door when they knock i am going to tell them how glad i am to see them and and refuse to talk about anything but how to save their soul for jesus . no matter what they say i am going to just redirect to that and the watchtower mailing list
On the other hand, if you committed a criminal offense you should stand up like an honest, moral, law-abiding citizen and admit what you did and accept the punishment you deserve.
Since the police would have had to violate my NO TRESPASSING and NO VISITORS WITHOUT PRIOR AUTHORIZATION signs to get to my locked screen door, even ringing my doorbell is a violation on their part without a warrant.
I had that very thing happen to me. I lived way out in the country inside a private subdivision. The land was posted twice and next thing you know there is a long hard pounding on my front door. I spoke through the closed door, and asked who it was, since I had 2 big dogs. The police here to serve some papers. Did you not see the 2 no trespassing signs on the way to my front porch? I ignored them since they don't pertain to me. I informed him that unless he had a search warrant to enter private property, it most certainly does. At this point I told him my phone number and said give me a call I will come pick it up, because I am not afraid of you. But don't ever walk past it again without a warrant in your pocket or you will go home in a rubber sack. He never came back again. He called me the next time there were papers to serve, and I came down to the sheriff's station to pick them up. He had the reputation of a coward. and a bully, and I cannot abide that behavior.
We had a deputy sheriff come to the door a couple of weeks ago. It was a first for me. The first thing he said to me was "Would you please control your dog." My Border Collie loves everyone, sometimes too much. Once that was handled, I stepped outside. He was polite, calm and reasonable. We reached an honest agreement and that was that. I know it doesn't, but I wish the world always operated that way.
The thing is, that opening question was designed to get you to admit that your dog was out of control. You were lucky to get a decent cop on this occasion.
@@davidspear9790 Yes, he was a very decent man. He was not here because of the dog, but for another matter which we settled quickly. I live in a nice town. As for my dog. He has never met a person of another dog that he isn't friendly with. That is a real gift because I've had dogs that were not so nice.
A big favorite here in Oregon is walking around your house tapping on your windows (quite hard) with a baton calling for anyone to come out. Keep an eye out for children and friends who this terrifies. If they have a warrant they are coming in and knocks are rare. If they don't go back to sleep.
He was too busy making your videos Great information PSAs, please keep up the good work. I was once charged with various potentially serious crimes and the police questioning went like this. Officer "so you wanna tell me what's really going on here" Me "ok first off, what exactly am I being charged with Officer lists off the charges Me "well, that sounds kinda serious, I think I'll take my lawyer now" End of questioning.
Nope, when you close the door, the cop always has his foot in the door, if you close the door no his foot,well your in trouble, they set it up that way, NEVER open the door, unless they show a warrant. NEVER.
This sounds like a "How to get out of a DUI" instruction video. Great public service message. Can´t wait to see the one where you learn how to explain away the bloody smear on the front of the car.
I never answer the door to begin with. Too many solicitors or scammers just looking for money. Amazon, UPS, etc, all leave everything at the door these days anyways, most of the time they don't even knock anymore.
Tell them out a window to get off your property, or you will charge them with trespassing, then close window. If they had a warrant they would already be in your house.
Is the requirement for an arrest prior to the breath or blood test common among states other than VA? I know my FL driver's license says "operation of a motor vehicle constitutes consent to any sobriety test required by law," which certainly sounds like I might not have the right to refuse a field sobriety test.
You have the right to refuse, but your license is contingent on you complying with the tests. If you're drunk, you might be better off refusing. Your license will be suspended for some time, but you can maybe get out of the DUI charge through lack of evidence, which usually includes suspension anyway.
Thank you for the videos! If you decline field sobriety tests and you are arrested anyway what test are you given breathalyzer or blood or both? If you pass are you just released with a "sorry" or do you need to still bailout? Again thank you.
It unfortunately depends upon a lot of factors. In Virginia, the police are supposed to do a breath test unless they suspect drugs too OR if you can't do a breath test OR a breath test isn't available. If you pass the real breath test post arrest, you could still be charged with DUI if they have enough other evidence for probable cause.
Unless your carrying a pizza , I’m not home.
Cops come with a pizza
Or wearing a Bikini lol
🤣😂
Hello? West Minister County Pizza Department. May we enter?
we're not intruders we're the pizza dept
~ *intruders*
I've been a law abiding citizen my whole life. I had a situation with a neighbor and when the police arrived I told them what happened. They used everything I said against me in court. Never again will I say anything to the police.
Exactly. Tell them nothing. I've been burned as well (not literally)
Lucky you kept your wallet.
I see you learned the hard way that (contrary to what they tell you growing up) that the police are NOT your friends. If its any consolation, you are not alone.
Holy shit, man, that's horrible. 😟I'm sorry it went down that way for you.
THEY SHOWED UP HERE LIKE HEY WE WANT TO SEE IF YOURE ALRIGHT.. DO YOU NEED ANY MEDS? I DONT TAKE MEDS SO NO I DIDNT.. IM ABSOLUTELY SURE THEY WERE JUST HERE TO SEE IF I WAS ALRIGHT AND WANTED TO HELP ME WITH SOMETHING.. THIS OTHER TIME ONE OF THEM ASSURED ME I WASNT IN TROUBLE AND HE JUST WANTED ME TO TALK.. I PEACED TF OUT AND SLIPPED AWAY.. IM SURE I WASNT IN TROUBLE AND HE JUST WANTED TO SAY HI.. THATS WHAT THEY ALWAYS SAY AND THEN THEY ALL OF A SUDDEN START ARRESTING YOU FOR SOME REASON.. IM JUST HELPING.. YEAH HELPING YOURSELF TO TRY TO TAKE SOME OF MY MONEY.. THEN THE LAWYERS ARE LIKE, HOW MUCH MONEY DO YOU HAVE? FILL OUT THIS FORM.. OK YOU OWE US ALL OF THAT.. WHY? BECAUSE WE WANT IT OK SO WE'RE TRYING TO HELP YOU OK..
You don’t have to say one word to the police and You don’t have to open the door either.
Think of the police of as your enemy.
Even if you’re innocent.
Act accordingly
Especially if you are innocent.
@@catitude4 none of us are innocent, at best we may be not guilty of the crime in question.
Cops don't stop crimes, they investigate them.
@@swayback7375 You are also correct, SwayBack. However, if one is innocent of the alleged crime that the cops think you might be guilty of committing, you or I or anyone can get caught in their trap, killed for no reason at all. I'd rather have the one or those who are guilty of said crime be judged by a judge or a jury, and then let that justice system handle the punishment phase of that crime; I do not need to loose my life because of a copper's whoopsie. Because you are a sinner, SwayBack, is it time for you to be executed by some goofy Goober donut eater?
Especially if you're innocent. Police prefer beating on innocents, they don't fight back.
My daughters mom called the cops on me for whatever made up reason when our daughter was like 2yrs old. We were sitting on the couch watching TV and I was drinking a beer. The front door they were knocking on had a window so they could see me. I told my daughter to nevermind the knocking and lets keep watching our movie. They kept on knocking and were even going around the living room windows looking in for about 10minutes and left. There is absolutely no reason I needed to answer my door for them. It's not out of disrespect for law enforcement; don't feel that you're not being a good citizen. If they have a reason to come in they will, but other than that protect YOUR rights!
and thats the reason all windows should be blocked from anyone seeing in your house.I learned that the hard way.We had no curtians at all and 1 night i was getting frisky with my girl on the couch in our living room in front of our picture window until i noticed 2 guys just standing on my porch staring at us.that change everything for me from curtains to self protection devices.
Faldo accusations from women have been the downfall of many western men. Glad you weren’t scathed…..
Yeh did you see that old COPS episode when guys moving get pulled over, all their stuff removed & searched, 'cuz his wife called the cops claiming he's a coke dealer with a huge stash? After they searched & found a small, personal bag of weed only, they asked him, "Who would call us on this?" "I'm going through a custody battle." So, they hook up a recorder to a pay phone (yes, that long ago) & have him call her. "Why you do it?" "Laughs. Did they keep you a long time?" Charges!
lol they literally make up a reason to invade your home. you are most definitely white and have privilege others do not. your example is an OUTLIER and NOT the norm! how can you not see that?!?!
@@18wheeler76 nope. that never happened.
One time I had the misfortune of walking out my front door to check the mail at the exact same time that the police were pulling up, I assume now, to respond to a call about neighbors arguing. Of course, they thought I was involved somehow and started questioning me. Having no idea what was going on at the time, I just said I was going to check the mail. Fortunately, the neighbors almost immediately started arguing again so the cops scurried off across the street towards the argument. I often wonder how it would have proceeded for me if the neighbors hadn't restarted the argument at just the right time.
Sir, if you have done to harm or witnessed nothing then state this to the Tyrants and return to your home, and if by chance they knock on your door YOU are not obligated to open it to speak to the Tyrants at all. If they persist call your lawyer Immediately! NEVER speak to the police WITHOUT your lawyer being PRESENT. Don't be intimidated by those Tyrants YOU have rights - USE them and for God's sake KEEP YOUR mouth SHUT!
@@rjakob8073 I don’t think I can improve on your post 100% spot on
What would've happened was, "We got a call...leading to interrogation, which SHOULD lead you to saying, "Am I under arrest? No? Am I being detained? No? Then I'm free to go! See ya'!"
Thank god for predictable people who fall into the same old habits... bet they didn't invoke the 5th though
I don't get why they would think you were involved. Presumably the caller gave them an address where the argument was going on?
Thank you for putting up this channel, Andy. This information is very important for every citizen to know and understand. Most people think if they're helpful and accommodating then the police will treat them in kind. THE POLICE ARE NOT YOUR FRIEND. The rules that we know about social interaction do not apply when talking to police. Educating people about what their rights are and how to properly engage with police is very important. Thank you again for providing information through the content of this channel👍🏻
All said is true; but, I've been let off by cops when I was clearly in the wrong: driving while inebriated (past life time, like hanging out with partiers, etc.), just by being civil to them.
We grew up with the "Officer Friendly" gig. How times have changed. I wonder if the police or police force gets a $$bonus$$ for each person they jail in a $$$$$PRIVATE$$$$$ jail.
Love it! I respect the police, but I don’t answer the door for ANYONE unless they have been invited over.
Bingo!
I don't respect the police. Not even a little bit. I am only terrified of them.
And I no longer answer my telephone unless the caller i.d. recognizes who is calling. Even then I do not give out any information until I am certain I am not being spoofed
@@phlodel Hate is better than fear. They are evil and should be hated.
Little good comes from the uninvited visitors. I have a sign on my door that says, “We don’t answer the door to strangers. Go away!” Bonus: Trouble makers will think twice and leave empty handed.
I think this homeowner would have done better for himself if he had simply said, " Can we go down to the station and have this conversation in a jail cell? I am much more talkative when there are bars around me."
In my state the police do not have to identify themselves. They can and will stand there and bang hard on your door for as long as it takes for you to open it. A few years ago in a nearby county the police were looking for a suspect late at night. They had some reason to believe he had gained access to this particular home (which was not true). They banged and banged on the door without identifying themselves as police. The home owner got a gun and had it in is hand when he answered the door. They shot and killed him. The Sheriff made it clear they do not have to identify themselves and the deputies were justified in defending themselves. No charges filed. These people were all caucasians.
I have decided I will just let them bang and wait to see how long it takes for them to break the door down without identifying themselves.
Then I will get a good lawyer.
I guess one can call the police (or sheriff) to report this, and then someone would presumably say these are law enforcement that were sent to your home. Otherwise, if the people at your door don't identify themselves, you have no way of knowing who they are, as they could be ordinary criminals.
@@bobjacobson858 what exactly are police and road pirates but ordinary criminals? There's no difference in police and the criminals they arrest, there is very little difference between the prisoners and the guards who watch them
@@mitchelll3879 In some cases that is true. However, there are some good people serving as police who sincerely want to help rather than bully--I'm fortunate enough to know some, including my girlfriend's son (of whom even people he has arrested speak well of him!).
There was a couple who lived in Houston that were murdered by the police who attempted to make it look like these people were public enemy number 1. Cops lied and said a CI had bought heroin there, and so swat raided them, and after killing them both and their dog, and shooting a bunch of their own cops. The only heroin found in the whole situation was found in the trunk of the cop car driven by the cop who lied about his CI buying heroin there. He was one of the cops who got shot by his own force, and no doubt had planned to plant this evidence in this house after the massacre. Too bad the crime scene evidence didn't support their claims of defending themselves against well armed drug dealers. The woman never left the couch and the man and the dog were both riddled with gunfire where they stood and no one was armed. No guns, and a small amount pot. They neighbor across the street made false reports against them, but try to explain the fake reports about a CI buying heroin, and his unrecorded package found in his trunk. The man was a combat vet from Vietnam and neither of them had any record of criminal behavior. These folks were straight up murdered in their home by the police who were lying about the whole thing. Forensic evidence did not support their official version of the supposed drug raid, yet police chief, Mayor and union rep all got on TV and lied their asses off. Two cops have pending charges against them, but no court date in sight. And everybody did not live happily ever after. Come on Texas and the city of Houston WTF!! Make some fucking noise and pretend you are still alive
@@williamadams8353 That's most unfortunate. Police like that give others a bad name.
Andrew Andrew Andrew. Between watching your videos and the ones from We The People University, I am quickly gaining a better understanding of the laws, my rights, and how the police useillegal tactics to harrass and intimidate the public the swore an oath to protect. About two years ago I was involved in a traffic stop that lasted 8 seconds. I had a rock chip over my inspection sticker. He said it looked like a 4 but quickly saw it was an 8 and i was good ( we were in month 6) He appologized for stopping me and told me to have a good day.... then walked away. That cop was one in a million from what I have been seeing. You keep these videos full of great information coming... you one of the BEST.
If a policeman asks me for the time, I tell him to contact my lawyer to get the correct time.
sure ya do! i bet you don't even know your lawyer's name
@@BD-zg7is Your comment is moot. Almost no one does. Your family contacts them on your behalf. The comment is obviously an exaggeration to demonstrate a point. I have even had a buddy call me from jail to get him one since he did not want to call his wife. 🤣
As Bill Hicks said about those tests "You're auditioning for your freedom at that point"
THOSE TESTS ARE BS.. THEYR JUST MESSING WITH YOU..
As Ron White once said, "I had the right to remain silent, but I didn't have the ability." As the Pot Brothers at Law say, "STFU!"
Ron "tater salad" White?
@@rhettbaldwin8320 The same.
Absolutely sound advice. Don’t go to the door and don’t engage in a conversation through the door! (Unless they have a search warrant or arrest warrant and probable cause to think the subject of their arrest warrant is inside). Is there a way to insure the police ONLY search in areas or for, what the search warrant entitles them to search for?
No. Usually a search warrant gives police authority to search anywhere related to a specified property anyways.
But even if it specifies only some places, and the police still search in other places, the only way you can battle that is in court. Of course, they can lie under oath, as they usually do, and say they found the evidence in question in the warrant-specified area.
So if you didn't do anything explicitly illegal but have a suspicion or a hunch you might become a target of an unlawful search, installing backed up surveillance on your property might be a good move.
@@LoisoPondohva And what about the no-knock warrants that got Amber (Yearwood?) murdered? Who in their right mind would NOT think their home is being broken into by thugs at 4am kicking in the door & respond with weapons if available?
@@phlushphish793 what do you want me to tell you?
It should be illegal, but it happens.
If you're well off and have enough land, you could install motion detectors and cameras, would at least give you time to recognize what is happening. And emergency power supply in case they cut power first.
But not everyone has the means.
Make friends in local law enforcement, they might drop you a hint.
But won't help if the feds come.
So realistically, all that is left to us is spreading awareness, bugging our representatives about it, voting for the fight people and praying that it doesn't affect us in the meantime.
Unsatisfactory, but kinda where it is.
@@LoisoPondohva This is why you should ask to read the warrant right through before it gets executed instead of taking it as read. It contains a lot more info than you think. It must contain the details of the names of the officers permitted to conduct the search, the number of officers permitted to be present at the search and specify details of what they are looking for. If any of those details are not shown, you can refuse the warrant. This is UK law though. It may be different in the US.
@@davidspear9790 it is different in the us. There are similarities, but they are generally much more blanket in the US.
And refusing the search might in some counties sadly lead to some trigger happiness in the US.
So better to fight it in court in most cases.
I usually put a big U lock on my front fence gate so it's locked much of the time to prevent creeps,prowlers,solicitors and tyrants from entering my property. I won't have a conversation with someone from an enemy government.
I LOVE your vids!
True story: An employee, crossing a 6 lane highway at a traffic light, was struck by a hit-and-run driver and seriously injured. Two women in another car followed the driver to his house, and came back to report what they found. Meanwhile, we had called police and EMTs, who were at our shop. The women told the police where the driver was. Police went there and knocked on the door. Driver came to the door carrying a 12 ounce glass of bourbon. Police asked about the hit-and-run accident. Driver admitted that yes, he did hit that pedestrian on that highway, and he was so upset by it that he went home and poured himself a tall, stiff drink. Driver was charged with hit-and-run, but not with DUI (which he probably was).
That drunk driver was a hero then?
@@billybobbocephus2177 Yeah sure. Let's pin a medal on him.
OK; so, he beat the DUI charge. But he's still a scum for hit and run!
Divorce lawyer here. Love the video! Subscribed!
All doors are shut and locked and windows blinds closed. If a cop can look into your house they can see sugar spilled on your counter and claim "exigent circumstances."
There are cases where people have been shot through windows based on what a cop "thought they saw". A cop can go anywhere a delivery person or meter reader can go and you should consider this and take steps to deny criminals opportunities. Make sure security cameras are hidden or out of reach, criminals will disable them if they can.
If a cop's first words aren't "You're under arrest" or "I have a warrant" and you haven't just witnessed something it means they're on a fishing trip trying to get you to talk yourself into the back of their car.
If I was pulled over on suspicion of DUI I would refuse a field sobriety test and demand to be taken to the facility where the blood test will occur.(The ultimate determination of whether you're impaired or not.) Every moment your on the side of the road your life is in danger. (An actual drunk plowing into both of you.)
The police do sometimes just knock on doors asking if anyone saw anything strange at the time of a local break in, attack etc,
I had the police knock on my parent’s door once asking if they had a large white plastic flowerpot on their balcony and I said I don’t think so when they actually had but I hadn’t noticed. Someone had stolen it and threw it at the police car’s windscreen.
I have had the police at the door asking if I had seen or heard anything a few times and even used to let the local police constable in for a cup of tea sometimes.
Not that I appreciated some of the police I have had in my house when they are ogling everything as though I might have stolen goods or something.
Had them in the house once when they took my kid home and said they’d stuck two fingers up at the passing police car. Seemed a bit of a storm in a teacup to me but I said thank you for letting me know.
@@murph8411All my opinions are based on my own experience in the U.S. so your laws may differ. The threshold of your doorway is a legal boundary (U.S.) so if they're not satisfied talking to you with you inside and want to come in or have you come out your radar should spike. I think it depends on the situation. (missing person and you have vital info.) Not all cops are question marks looking to get you to talk yourself into their handcuffs but unless I knew them personally I would avoid contact.
@@sylvesterstewart868 I'm a bit late, but based on the fact that he specified that his kid flipped two fingers at the car, I'm guessing he's from Europe (Probably the United Kingdom)
But what about the states that say refusing a breathalyzer is an automatic plea of guilty?
@@phlushphish793 the breathalyzer isn't the test they mean. Not the roadside one. The larger, more accurate one they have at their station is the one that's admissible in court.
The whole time Officer Andy has you on the ground and beating you, he will be yelling at the top of his voice *'Stop Resisting'*
That would be to convince any potential witnesses that you were actually resisting. In every video I've seen on YT that was an unlawful arrest, they always shout that to cover up the actual beating they're giving someone while their bodycams conveniently 'didn't capture it'.
3:30 they don't give up that easy. They ALWAYS check to see if the door is unlocked.
I’ve hired Andrew Flusche he is amazing and it’s amazing that he makes these videos for those who need to know what should be done in these types of positions police are corrupted
It sounds to me that this man's objective is to protect bad people who hurt society.
@@lisad2701 sounds to me like you are wrong.
@@lisad2701 I don't think so!
@@lisad2701 sounds to me like you're either a) cop's wife b) cop's mother c) cop's daughter
@@G.MONEY. d) None of the above...my mother was murdered at age 21 so I have a unique perspective.
Trust me practicing your rights will save you from tons of headache! Great video!
He missed the important point in the beginning that IF you come to the door (you may not know it's the police) you SHOULD NOT EVER open the door. They will stick their foot in the door to prevent you from closing it and if you try to force it closed they can claim an assault or threat and barge in.
That's where you use a 10 penny nail and a hammer to fix his foot to the floor. Then go ahead and answer his questions
Door chains are good for this. Even if their foot is in, they can't open it further until you close it first. Tell them you have to close it to release the chain and slide the deadbolt as soon as you close it.
Rubbish
There is a video where that situation happened but instead of barging in, the 2 officers grab and dragged the citizen out of their home.
Someone sticks a foot in your door. Cop or not that person is an intruder and you can use any force you deem necessary to get rid of the threath.
Thank you for posting this video. I hope I never need to make use of this information, but it is nice to know what the rules actually are just in case ...and with all my respect for law enforcement officers in this country, none of them will ever tell what's in your best interest. None of them will ever come knocking on your door because they want to help you in any way. Thanks again and please do continue posting these types of videos; I will continue watching them.
why would you respect an organization that in your view will never approach you looking to help you in any way?
@@kage-fm It's my understanding, based on his comment, that it's not that they don't help, but that they do not volunteer information that is to your benefit or come to your place of residence for a reason that would be beneficial to you.
That is not to say that nothing they do is of benefit to you. For example, if a Law Enforcement Officer takes a drug addict into custody, that would be indirectly beneficial, as we no longer have the risk of encountering the addict in a public place. As they are willing to risk their lives dealing with these undesirables, I do indeed respect them, as even if we do not directly benefit from them, the indirect benefits matter just as much if not more to us in our daily lives.
@@midnightshadow1491 referring to drug addicts as "undesirables" and recommending that state violence is the appropriate response to addiction is somewhat terrifying. that said, i agree that the exercise of state violence may sometimes be an appropriate response to some situations. however i seldom encounter a circumstance so dire that involving police would improve it rather than make it much worse.
@@kage-fm It seems like you think that intervention by law enforcement should be used as a last resort. Is that correct?
A civilized society has laws for a reason. These laws can be revised and revoked through the correct procedure if they need to be, but as long as those laws are on the books they must be enforced for the sake of the law itself. If they are not enforced to their fullest extent, then why do we have laws to begin with?
@@midnightshadow1491 it sounds like we agree that enforcement and legitimacy of law must coexist. where we may disagree is whether enforcement of of laws somehow renders them legitimate retroactively, or is necessary for the concept of law in the abstract. this is nonsense: enforcement of unjust laws through violence neither justifies the laws being enforced, nor upholds the ideal of law itself.
I'm happy I found this channel and expect you'll grow soon with more grateful subscribers. Thank you for the valuable information
I hope so too! Thank you!
He's an excellent attorney and is even more helpful in real life.
This happened to me when I was renting a downstairs room in a boarding house. I had someone knock on my window, it was two officers. I will name as 1 and 2. I went to the outside door and 1 informed me that they did not have the door code. (from the two videos that I have watched of yours, I did something that I should not have done) I gave them the code. I would rather they have the code for emergencies. I, proceeded to shut the door. 1 stopped the door. He said something about wanting in. I stated that he did not ask to come in, he stated that he did not have the door code. 2 laughed. I let them in. They were headed upstairs. I was asked by 1 did I want to know what was going on? I asked, is it about me? 1 stated no. I replied then no, but feel free to throw room number 4 down the stairs, he is a jerk. 2 laughed and 1 said we do not do that. I shrugged my shoulders and went back into my room.
The officers are done and I get a knock on my door. I step out and quickly shut my door. 1 moves his head quickly and tries to look inside. 1 asked me what I was hiding? I mimic his motions and said, you cannot look through a closed door. 2 laughed. I was told by 1 that I had to let them in to see what it was that I was hiding. I informed 1 that no I did not. You need a search warrant. 1 snapped his fingers and said I could get one that quickly. I snapped my fingers and said great, I wonder what probable cause you will fabricate to get a judge to issue you the warrant. I am more than willing to stand outside of my room as you wake up the judge at this time of night to get (snapped my fingers again) with this nice officer. 1 huffed a bit and said why not let us in and save some time. I huffed a bit and said no. 1 walked away ticked off. 2 laughed and asked me what was I hiding. I said my messy room and my cat likes to escape. 2 wanted to see my cat. I said sure. I walked outside to my window and tapped on it. FuzzBrain came to my window. 2 liked him and told me he loved how I knew my rights and stood up to and even mocked 1. I smiled and said, I bet you thought I was going to let you in my room to see the cat. He agreed. I said nice try. 2 laughed and wished me a good night. As he started to walk away, he informed me that it was room 4 they were interested in and please do not tell him that we were here. I laughed and said of course I would not remember I suggested he be thrown down the stairs.
The last bit about the cat got me laughing!🤣
I allowed the police to come into my home and answer some question this year, I know I shouldn't have, but later realized my error, and asked them to leave. They refused. They had no warrant at the time. Were they right? Later they got a search warrant, but would not allow me to witness their search. Legal? They said I could leave the home, but not watch them in the search.
"asked them to leave. They refused."
Classic trespass.
The Fourth Amendment is violated by govt engaged in willful trespass.
I've been beaten by police in my front yard and inside my house. They stole $1000's worth of my personal property from my house. Mostly valuable items on several occasions as well. I learned the hard way to kill them first ask questions never. IF they attempt to intrude without a warrant.
Don't let them in without a warrant. They're only looking to find something to set you up with. Once you do let them in, you lose any rights you have. The only reason I can see for preventing you from witnessing a search, is that there's something they don't want you to see. After all, warrant or not, it's still your home and you have every right to witness what happens there.
What were the circumstances? I have never had police randomly show up for no reason. Ever.
Knock knock knock
“Who is it?
“Dave.”
“Who?”
“DAVE!”
“Dave’s not here”
“No man, I’m Dave”
Cheech & Chong
Classic!
😂😂😂
Lol. Yeo, I remember it well 😆
Thank you, Mr. Flusche! BRAVO!
I respect the law myself but the knock at the door will not be answered
Thanks to your advice in this video I avoided be wrongfully arrested recently, thanks counselor, much appreciated.
On many occasions I simply put in my ear protection and ignored incessantly knocking cops until they got tired of knocking and left. On some occasions I opened a window and told police to stop violating my disability rights (I have Class 3 ASD) by making loud noise stop trespassing and leave which they did. Some officers like to run through your yard like it is theirs. And it is not. They are not paying for it. You are.
The only time the police knocked on my door (in the UK), they did it at one AM and sounded like they were kicking the door as hard as they could. And OF COURSE they had the wrong house, were insufferably arrogant as usual, unapologetic as usual and scared the hell out of my 90-year-old grandmother. And what was it about? AN UNPAID PARKING FINE!! My gentle harmless neighbour had simply forgot to pay it. SANE police would have turned up about 5pm and simply rung the doorbell, not six of them hammering on the door at 1am.
PoPo came to my door 2 weeks ago. Since I am an older person that knew they did nothing wrong I answered the door. They told me that an neighbour called in for a wellness check. They started asking me some strange questions not related to a wellness check. I asked to see their proof of vaccination. He was not vaccinated. I closed the door.
He is smart not getting the clot shot.
@@jnorton8402 more cops died due to covid than from all other cause combined in 2020. But sure, vaccinations, things literally everyone born in the US gets, are suddenly the problem.
@@jnorton8402very. Everyone who got the poke is on a shortened timer.
So, I luv your channel & i’m telling others about it. One of the great things is that most of your videos are short, too long videos I usually keep scrolling.
Also, you should write a small book/manual, on helpful & important law info that citizens can use in everyday life. I know there are some apps like that but nothing like a good ol fashion book, even if it’s just a small manual. Kinda like those survival books but a “law survival” book.
Should the door be left unlocked so the police (hopefully) don't break it down to execute a warrant? Or, should the door remain locked, even if the police see me inside? Or, other?
If the police show up at my house, I know I’m not required to answer the door and say anything. However, I answer the door so I can tell them to either go away or come back with a warrant.
I won a court appeal where the police wanted me to open my door or go inside and bring a dog outside for the police to seize the dog. I refused to unlock my door and told the police if by law they don't need a warrant they can enter without my permission, otherwise they must get a search warrant and kick my door in. They finally got a warrant for “failure to turn over” the dog after I was arrested. The police stood at my door for about half an hour after my arrest trying to get my 15 year old son to give them the dog without a warrant. The police threatened to arrest my son (and other intimidation) for not letting the police in my house or giving them the dog. I told my wife and son not to let them in the house unless they had a warrant, or the police kicked the door in first. (My son was never charged.) The police later got an “administrative warrant” and my wife gave them the dog, which I had told her to do if the police showed up with a warrant.
I got a pro se writ of habeas corpus, and the judge ordered the court not to prosecute me. Ironically, the habeas judge was a former prosecutor.
If you don't mind my asking, why were the police trying to seize your dog?
My coworker visited a friend in Utah, where the streets are #'s North & South. The idiot cops reversed the North & South #'s, were hunting a suspected murderer, & rappelled through the guy's 2 story window, breaking in doors, etc. $100,000 damages in tax payer money!
Just cause the phone rings your not obligated to answer it, same when someone knocks on your door.
If the Police knock at your door you already know they don't have a warrant. If they had a warrant they already have permission to go in
Not true. They would knock if they had a warrant. Why would they make it more difficult for themselves.
Not all warrants are "no knock" warrants.
If cops knock at your door, you're likely a criminal
@@ruprect1 Sure, because there are zero examples of cops messing up. Tamir Rice and Breonna Taylor are alive and happy.
@@Dan210871 spoken like a criminal
In Washington you have the right not to take the test, but the courts have ruled that not taking the test is tantamount to admitting to being intoxicated.
Bullshit. Test refusal results in a one year license suspension followed with one year ignition interlock upon Board review. Whereas DUI conviction first time includes mandatory jail time up to 48 hours plus $5,940 fines and costs, plus probation of 2- 5 years. That's Washington State, other states differ.
@@moregrouchy Um, I read the law and legal briefs. You DON'T have to take the physical sobriety test, but then you WILL be dragged down to the police station and given either a blood or breath test. Also, the WA supreme court has ruled it's OK to use the legal refusal as an admission of guilt.
Many years ago, at 3:00am, I was woken up by a knock on my front door. With the door closed and locked, I asked "Who is it?"
"Police."
"What's the problem"
"Your car was broken into. Please open the door."
"Can it wait until morning?"
"No, m'am. I can show you my ID."
"I can't see it without my contact lenses." (true).
"Don't you want to see your car?"
"No, I can't see now. I'll look in the morning. Goodnight, officer."
The next morning, when I was awake with my contacts in, I looked, and my car had been broken into - no damage, and the only thing taken was a cheap light jacket. I didn't bother reporting it to the police. I never did find out who knocked on my door in the middle of the night.
Everything about that situation is sketchy as fuck. I'm glad you didn't open the door and that everything, for the most part, turned out okay. Good for you! Thank you for sharing your story here.
It might’ve been the guy that broke into your car and took your jacket!
@@GenXMafia True. Thieves now take women's wallets out of their purses when they have them in the baby seat of the shopping cart, & turn to grab an item. The woman doesn't know 'til she goes to check out. Then she goes home. The thieves have her address from her wallet. They wait 45 min., call her home (they've looked up her #), say they're the store manager, they've found her wallet & come back & get it. She leaves. They rob her house!
I have a question. I had a cop do a fake wellness check (for my ex who is a cop and harassment). So if a cop shows up for that reason, and the person refuses to answer the door, it may appear they are in medical distress, what then? Do they have the right to kick in your door because you didn't answer? Should I place a "no wellness checks here" on my doors? Lol
For work (truck driver) I had to take a random drug test. They also wanted a breathalyzer test.
At the clinic they sent me to the young medical person asked when was the last time I drank alcohol.
"Before you were born" I replied. She laughed, thinking I was being a smart ass.
"December 17th."
"1979".
Not so funny as that might be before her parents were born.
I'm in a pickle when it comes to talking to law enforcement. My Wife's a Corporal in our Sheriff dept.
Fortunately, I'm boring and don't get in trouble.
How can any man whose not a cop himself marry a female cop is what I want too know. I can’t think of anything more emasculating.
@@alextaylor8776 You can't emasculate a real man, he's comfortable with himself and his life.
Big Bill Nye lawyer vibes here. I freaking love it dude
People are not required to respond.
I have heard that if a officer is at your door, before opening the door you call the police station and ask why he is at your door. The man is in his house and I didn’t know it was against the law to have a drink in your house. I open my door for nobody unless I am excepting someone.
I love this lawyer !!!!!!!
Andrew's spitting truth here.
I respond "do you have a warrant and let me see some ID". I've lived through it after spending over 10 years in prison from having corrupt officers plant drugs on me.
No need to respond. Just don't let anyone in and don't answer any unnecessary questions. On the other hand, you have the right to ask all the relevant questions cause it is your property and you have the right to tell anyone to leave or you can sue anyone for trespassing. Start video taping everything using your phone. Tell the guy you are the owner of the property and you don't have time and you don't want anyone to be in your property. Tell him to leave right away. If the policeman has a warrant, he will have to show it to you, or he will have to leave immediately.
I'm so sure they were "planted".
@@theturdcurd2382 he got caught red handed with drugs because he wanted the easy money and is now bitter.
This sort of thing is known to happen in some countries other than the US, but I don't know if it ever happens within the US.
@@bobjacobson858 Of course it happens in the USA numbnuts.
In some states merely having a license is implied consent to a breathalyzer. If you refuse you risk losing your license.
True but only if you're driving. Wouldn't apply here
@@shawnpurcell5424 Hey did say (another vid) that you could refuse in Virginia pulled over, not in other states. You risk losing your license.
@@minxella12 Yes. I meant that *at his house* if he refuses he will not lose his license (even if he lives in a state where *driving* you can lose your license if you refuse). It always applies to getting pulled over on the roads.
@@shawnpurcell5424 Gotcha!
Which states?
This guy is right!! Tho for me this would've been nice to know 3 years ago. Being "friendly & cooperative" earned me a friggin living nightmare which I STILL have hanging over my head,, and has costs me *thousands* of dollars..jackhole cops are NOT your friend!!!!
damn straight been there too friend i am 62 years never needed the police defund the police
Cops are NEVER your friends
Can you explain what the police did to you.
"Protect and Serve" is only for their own job. You sir/madam are just a source of income.
Sounds like you committed a crime
Great advice. Thanks a lot. The other day I must accidentally left the phone off the hook to take the dog out to his pen and saw what happened and put the phone back on the hook. Next thing I discovered the cops were at the door and the dog was going nuts in his pen. I politely told the cops everything is fine and bid them a nice day. Here on Iowa something like that would warrant a visit from cops making sure everything is fine. It was a one time mistake and anyone can make.
I thought everyone only used cell phones now.
Rule #1: NEVER talk to cops! Rule #2: NEVER talk to idiots engaged with cops!
the truth is... we might be better off never talking to lawyers :)
Rules for criminals
@@amandasteven1400 Would love to hear how that works out for you if you ever are in court.
@@jeremiahtablet "if i am ever in court" seems to be the real question... and the solution can be found in the poem INVICTUS by William Ernest Henley
@@amandasteven1400 All the more good luck to you then.
Andrew is a great lawyer omg!!! But better person.
I enjoy Mr. Flusche's video. Perhaps Mr. Fluche would in a future video, address the issue of the "curtilage" of the house and how it is defined. The cop in this video is well within the curtilage of the house. In such a situation, I would inform the officer that 1) I will not open the door and have no desire to talk and 2) advise the office that they are within the curtilage of the house and they are to leave the property immediately.
It's nice that you take the time to give an example of how to do it.
High quality videos
Awesome video!
Doors do not have a Constitutional right to be answered when someone knocks on them.
Just say that you have symptoms of Covid 19 and you are self quarantined. Then, How can I help you officer through the closed door
Thanks for these tips.
These things will definitely help in my situation!
If uninvited you are considered a stranger. Everything you say to strangers WILL be used against you.
Thanks for spending time to make these videos!
The first mistake was opening the door!
Good video. Had similar situation not DUI related and was threatened with a taser to come outside...
Taser? Wtf is gonna do with that? Shoot it through the wall?
If anyone knocks on my door and I'm not expecting someone I don't answer it lol. Annoyed my family a few times but eventually they learned to call first.
If you talk to them, you become the informer, don't answer the door, in the first place.
They are just gathering evidence, evidence (n.) c.1300, "appearance from which inferences may be drawn".
Inferences are not always true.
In Tennessee, refusing a breathalyzer or other intoxication test results in immediate loss of your license for a year.
So whats the penalty for driving without a license?
@@drd1924 I had to look that up. In Tennessee, "Driving while suspended, revoked, or canceled is a class B misdemeanor. A conviction carries up to six months in jail and/or a maximum $500 fine. A second offense within ten years is a class A misdemeanor, punishable by up to 11 months and 29 days in jail and/or a maximum $2,500 fine.
A driver who is suspended due to a DUI, vehicular assault, or vehicular manslaughter conviction and is caught operating a vehicle can be convicted of a class B misdemeanor. A conviction carries two days to six months in jail and a possible fine of up to $1,000. A driver who's arrested for driving while revoked for a second DUI, second vehicular assault, or second vehicular manslaughter conviction must serve 45 days to one year in jail and pay a fine of up to $3,000.
Drivers who operate a vehicle while suspended for one of these serious offenses also face possible vehicle seizure and forfeiture."
I'd tell you the website where I got it, but when I try, UA-cam blocks the comment.
@@ScottGrammer I think montana is six months but a dui is 2 years I think. Still a better deal, and they can't ding your insurance.
I watch a lot of lawyer videos on UA-cam, you're the best.
I very much enjoy your videos!
I have seen videos with police blocking a home owner from shutting the door.
Either by putting his foot in the door or standing in the doorway.
Shutting the door would be impossible without touching the officer and you know what that would mean.
Is there a peaceful way of resolving this?
I think you've hit the nail on the head for a follow up video. My off the cuff thought is that if you can't shut the door, you can at least step back inside the home and go to another room.
Let your Rottweiler know that the guy in the doorway wasn't invited.
don't commit crimes
@@davidjones-vx9ju best advice I got all week.
Why would it be legal for an officer, without a warrant, to “stand in the doorway” or “put his foot in the door”…or in any other way prevent you from closing the door?
If a stranger came to the door and did either of those things, that would be a crime, correct?
Were you to politely ask the officer to please back up from the door or to please remover his/her foot from your doorway so you can close the door, are they required to comply?
Just curious.
The only time the police knocked at my door, it was because they were asking everyone in the neighborhood if they cared about neighbors parking an RV in front of their house (a violation of the housing covenants in this area). Not sure why the police were involved in it, but I guess most people didn't care, because now its common to see RVs and semi tractor trailers parked in front of homes. I have had to call emergency services (or police) a few times, mostly because prior to COVID, I had to do a lot of freeway driving and have witnessed my share of accidents.
I yell through the door "nobody's home"
😄😄😄
Yep, I was an idiot and opened the door, and now I am even more stressed out. They were asking about a domestic dispute, but the call didn't come from my house. So, either a horrible prank call, or they got the wrong address. Either way, I opened and talked and got very flustered, and one of the officers said I wasn't cooperating and she was going to have to write me up. I said "I invoke the 4th and 5th amendment" and basically shut the door. That said: If they see me, and Know I am home, can I still just ignore them?
I’m not opening the plucking door, he can stand out there all night for all I give a good god damn.
They say that test is voluntary but here in NC, if you refuse they take you right to jail....intimidating tactics at its finest...
Never open the door, or answer any questions.
I would walk to the door and make sure it's locked, then wave at them and go back to the tv and turn up the volume!
One time the cops came to my door at around 10pm. They said there was a missing person reported in the area and asked if I was alone at the time. I was and said so. They asked if they could look in my home. I said I knew they were just doing their jobs but I didnt consent to a search of my home and repeated that I was home alone. They immediately left. I kept my tone casual and polite at all times and never set foot out of my house. This guy is right. That works.
Yes, be helpful, but keep a safe distance.
The door in this scenario was basically a big open window. What if an officer knocks at your door and clearly sees you sitting on your couch, knows you can hear him, maybe you even look over to see who it is and then just look away, but you don't answer it. Is that "suspicious activity?"
In Australia police don't need a search warrant any more.
But before Covid, if the cop saw you or visa versa, you are ment to open the door 🚪
@@sarahpritchard3799 If only you guys didn’t give up your guns over one measly mass shooting. You have no idea how badly you all fucked yourselves!
@@sarahpritchard3799 My wife and I spent 2 months in Australia. We're both 60+, born and raised Americans, and love to travel. We found Australia incredibly beautiful, enjoyed the people, but could not believe what a police state it is! Cameras everywhere, even on remote roads rarely travelled, and we were accosted by druggies demanding money in both Melbourne and Sidney, something that has never happened to us in the US or elsewhere. And yes, I know we're lucky. Cheers!
@@sarahpritchard3799
You get what you vote for. Sad. New Zealand is insane.
PA has implied consent/O'Connell warning. That means if you have a drivers license and are pulled over you have 2 choices: either take the sobriety test or lose your license for minimum of 1 year. Choose wisely. This topic should have been addressed in this video.
No, it shouldn't; that's not what the video was about.
1- DON'T ANSWER THE DOOR !!!!
IN FACT - go to your other doors and make sure they are locked.
if the police have a warrant - they WILL ENTER your home.
if they DON'T have a warrant and they force their way into your home - YOU OWN THEM.
Unless they lie. Get cameras and hidden cameras uploading to the cloud for when they destroy the first set.
Are you simply ignoring the third situation, they dont suspect you of a crime and are asking about a missing neighbor, or if you have seen someone vicitmizing your neighbors?
@@baddriversofthenorcalarea500 if i saw someone attempting to harm my neighbors - i would intervene myself. if i didn't see it, i can't help anyway. police are far worse than street criminals and simply cannot be trusted. starting with their motives - to create violation and a penalty. my grandfather was a cop when the cops were after criminals.
@@mixter7x7 "police are far worse than street criminals and simply cannot be trusted" That is simply a lie. The numbers do not support that accusation. Its a shame you are so brainwashed. I would recomend you go on a ride along to try and see what they actually do, but you strike me as the type that does not want their mind changed.
@@baddriversofthenorcalarea500 which is worse ? a drop out criminal trying to make a few bucks and sleep indoors or a person who knows the law, knows the constitution but uses their education, training and public funds to circumvent everything they know about your rights and the law in order to create a violation / fine and sentence ? honest is honest. justice is justice. there is NO GRAY.
I did talk to the police once. I was in the back yard. He asked about reports of "shots fired". I volunteered that the people next door had been working on an old motor which had backfired a number of times. He said "thanks" and left.
As I stated in a comment to a reddit post, this reminds me of my ex wife, who always panicked in stressful situations, started talking on the assumption that the more she talks the better off she is, (ha, ha!) and would desperately try to deflect the blame, preferably onto me. Just the one you want sitting in the passenger seat during a traffic stop.
Officer Andy is real. He worked at my son's high school.
Dont even answer the FRIKKIN DOOR..I learned the hard way.
I live in CA. This happened to me years ago. I didn’t answer the door and they came back and towed my truck away out of my driveway!
How much of your advice applies to non-law enforcement government agents? People like Child Protective Services or code enforcement?
Meaningless. They need the police.
@@krane15 any agency contact that can lead to charges filed or loss of property or rights should have the same guidelines as any police contact. My attorneys best advice is to shut up and call his office.
Always read the warrant and limit access to what is in the warrant.
my new tactic is going to be keeping a Jehovah's witness bible by the door when they knock i am going to tell them how glad i am to see them and and refuse to talk about anything but how to save their soul for jesus .
no matter what they say i am going to just redirect to that and the watchtower mailing list
On the other hand, if you committed a criminal offense you should stand up like an honest, moral, law-abiding citizen and admit what you did and accept the punishment you deserve.
This must be satire or written by a cop.
Since the police would have had to violate my NO TRESPASSING and NO VISITORS WITHOUT PRIOR AUTHORIZATION signs to get to my locked screen door, even ringing my doorbell is a violation on their part without a warrant.
I had that very thing happen to me. I lived way out in the country inside a private subdivision. The land was posted twice and next thing you know there is a long hard pounding on my front door. I spoke through the closed door, and asked who it was, since I had 2 big dogs. The police here to serve some papers. Did you not see the 2 no trespassing signs on the way to my front porch? I ignored them since they don't pertain to me. I informed him that unless he had a search warrant to enter private property, it most certainly does. At this point I told him my phone number and said give me a call I will come pick it up, because I am not afraid of you. But don't ever walk past it again without a warrant in your pocket or you will go home in a rubber sack. He never came back again. He called me the next time there were papers to serve, and I came down to the sheriff's station to pick them up. He had the reputation of a coward. and a bully, and I cannot abide that behavior.
I love your videos. Short and to the point. You explain what to do which is great!
We had a deputy sheriff come to the door a couple of weeks ago. It was a first for me. The first thing he said to me was "Would you please control your dog." My Border Collie loves everyone, sometimes too much. Once that was handled, I stepped outside. He was polite, calm and reasonable. We reached an honest agreement and that was that. I know it doesn't, but I wish the world always operated that way.
The thing is, that opening question was designed to get you to admit that your dog was out of control. You were lucky to get a decent cop on this occasion.
@@davidspear9790 Yes, he was a very decent man. He was not here because of the dog, but for another matter which we settled quickly. I live in a nice town. As for my dog. He has never met a person of another dog that he isn't friendly with. That is a real gift because I've had dogs that were not so nice.
A big favorite here in Oregon is walking around your house tapping on your windows (quite hard) with a baton calling for anyone to come out. Keep an eye out for children and friends who this terrifies. If they have a warrant they are coming in and knocks are rare. If they don't go back to sleep.
You people must live in bizarro world. Police bang batons on windows just to annoy and scare people?
The constitution gives you the right to remain silent, use it.
He was too busy making your videos
Great information PSAs, please keep up the good work. I was once charged with various potentially serious crimes and the police questioning went like this.
Officer "so you wanna tell me what's really going on here"
Me "ok first off, what exactly am I being charged with
Officer lists off the charges
Me "well, that sounds kinda serious, I think I'll take my lawyer now"
End of questioning.
Nope, when you close the door, the cop always has his foot in the door, if you close the door no his foot,well your in trouble, they set it up that way, NEVER open the door, unless they show a warrant. NEVER.
This sounds like a "How to get out of a DUI" instruction video. Great public service message.
Can´t wait to see the one where you learn how to explain away the bloody smear on the front of the car.
good stuff, never new this
I never answer the door to begin with. Too many solicitors or scammers just looking for money. Amazon, UPS, etc, all leave everything at the door these days anyways, most of the time they don't even knock anymore.
Andy, what do you do when the police will not stop knocking on your door? In the middle of the night!
Tell them out a window to get off your property, or you will charge them with trespassing, then close window. If they had a warrant they would already be in your house.
Earplugs.
Is the requirement for an arrest prior to the breath or blood test common among states other than VA? I know my FL driver's license says "operation of a motor vehicle constitutes consent to any sobriety test required by law," which certainly sounds like I might not have the right to refuse a field sobriety test.
You have the right to refuse, but your license is contingent on you complying with the tests. If you're drunk, you might be better off refusing. Your license will be suspended for some time, but you can maybe get out of the DUI charge through lack of evidence, which usually includes suspension anyway.
Thank you for the videos! If you decline field sobriety tests and you are arrested anyway what test are you given breathalyzer or blood or both? If you pass are you just released with a "sorry" or do you need to still bailout? Again thank you.
It unfortunately depends upon a lot of factors. In Virginia, the police are supposed to do a breath test unless they suspect drugs too OR if you can't do a breath test OR a breath test isn't available.
If you pass the real breath test post arrest, you could still be charged with DUI if they have enough other evidence for probable cause.