Busted! How to Handle the Police Until You Get a Lawyer - by Mary Griego
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- Опубліковано 5 січ 2011
- Snitched on yourself lately? This may be advice you never want to hear... and neither do the cops. Attorney Mary Griego reveals the techniques that police use to get you to incriminate yourself, and how you can keep yourself in the clear.
Presented at Ignite NM 9 in 2010.
One of my favorite pieces of advice: "NOTHING you ever say to law enforcement will ever be used to help you."
Not only will it not be used to help you, it _can't_, by law, be used to help you
its not about will, it cant
BS
@Aaron Ledford Of course you can be cooperative and respectful and that might help your case. However, you can conduct yourself this way in a manner that maintains your rights not to say anything that is not legally required.
@@waltlutz9897 Why?
“Why would I get a lawyer wouldn’t that make me look guilty?”
Saul: “Actually it’s getting arrested that makes you look guilty, and innocent people get arrested every day. And what you’ll find is you’re in a little room with a cop who says he’s your best friend. “Talk to me.” he says. “Help me clear this up. You don’t need a lawyer only guilty people need lawyers.” And then boom! Now you’re convicted.”
Better Call Saul
This is the irony why the police never find any witnesses for even the most gruesome crimes in certain neighborhoods. Potential witnesses know even talking to the police can get them jailed.
+Spiritual Anarchist
The police are not out to get everybody. The reason people will not give witness statements in certain areas is because their life would be in danger.
I do not claim 'they are out to get you' , Every country has different laws. However their seem to be many video's around like these that keep saying the same thing. Do NOT talk to U.S law enforcement without a lawyer. It's also no secret that the U.S has largest percentage of it's population in jail in the Western word. Thus i think it is fair to conclude people will think twice before they cooperate.
@@spiritualanarchist8162 Yeah it probably is the reason they have a tough time getting witnesses. I'm sure the homicide detectives aren't too thrilled about other cops doing this shit. They're trying to clear bodies, not pull possession charges, but no one will talk to them all the same.
Exactly ... I'm not even in one of those "certain neighborhoods" and even I know not to say anything to the police without a lawyer present.
Amazing some people still don't know that (or worse, they know but don't do it).
@@spiritualanarchist8162 I'm sorry I know you posted this a year ago but you are correct about the prison system there are so many people incarcerated in this country because the justice system is extremely flawed you can get more time for nonviolent drug possession then people who are out committing rapes and other heinous crimes which to me is mind blowing if a person has enough mental illness to commit rape then you lock them in a cage for 8 years without addressing the mental illness and then turn them back out onto the street are they rehabilitated at all the answer is now it will happen again however if Jimmy next door to you gets busted with enough pot he can catch 20 years for that no questions asked and be an old man by the time he gets out but here prison is a business what's pre-labor for the state and the companies that run them so to keep the prisons full is in their best interest to make the most money but crazy rapist you're not going to get much work out of him Jimmy the pothead you can work the crap out of him for pennies a day and hopes of a sentence reduction
"No Sir I do not wish to speak at this time. Until I have consulted with a lawyer I have nothing further to say at this time. Thank you."
Be polite, be professional. Don't be smug, don't be rude.
Eric S YES YES! I agree. Please don’t be rude or have an attitude. Because they WILL cuff you!!!
No, just say, "I wish to speak with my attourney, and stfu
Wrong, don't say anytujnv at all. Because anything you say will be used against you in an aggressive way, no matter what u say
What happens if you are rude and say all those things you just mentioned. What can they do? Torture you to talk?
Obtaining a lawyer is saying your an idiot and are incapable of standing on your own two feet.
Rule #1. Keep your mouth shut . End of story. Rule #2. See rule 1. That's all you need to know until you see a lawyer.
I had a prosecutor use that against me during a trial, by making it appear that I "wouldn't cooperate with the police, by not talking to them."
Very sneaky and underhanded. My attorney of course objected to this line of questioning and the objection was sustained, on the grounds of the 5th amendment, that I have the right to remain silent. But the damage was done, one of my jurors actually rolled her eyes at me. As if to say, "how dare you not cooperate with the police!?" Apparently even jurors don't know about the 5th amendment. It was disgusting to watch my rights being eroded right in front of me, by The People no less. SMDH
Actually no, you should open your mouth. But only to insist on your constitutional rights to remain silent and your right to speak to your lawyer
I have little faith in jurors. My general feeling is that most people worship the state (police, prosecutors, etc.) and do not believe in "innocent until proven guilty". It's one reason why prosecutors are able to convict 95% of people they try.
We've lost a great deal of freedom in this country if most people prefer to worship government vs. preserving their basic rights.
This. The #1 rule. Keep your mouth shut and let your attorney do ALL your talking for you. They have a million ways to convict you and you have only ONE way to avoid being convicted. Cops can and will lie to you about anything to get a conviction. They'll claim "someone" saw you at a crime scene or that they found something illegal in your house/car. Do NOT fall for that.
If you have kids, make sure THEY understand this too, because cops will question them without you being present and lie to them, too. ("your dad said it was ok to talk to us." That sort of thing.)
It's just a white mafia with less attractive suits/accents than italy
you can never talk yourself out of trouble you can only talk yourself into trouble.
Mike Ni it's the "smart" ones that screw themselves over worst.
And cops always start with the assumption that you are a suspect. There are no such things as innocent witnesses or bystanders. This is not necessarily because cops are evil people. It's actually their job to assume you might be guilty until proven otherwise. In a way a cop's perspective is the exact opposite from a court's perspective. That is because cops are hired to catch criminals, not show people are innocent.
Have offen with just truth talked myself out of trouble, but was always just minor stuff .
What stops cops from just making stuff up, like telling the judge that you confessed everything (even if you remained silent), and then it's your word against the officer.
Angela Hall l
“I make a living off of foolishness, and I’m here to put myself out of business”
That’s great attorney work.
When my son was pulled over by the police and asked questions he said,” All my life I’ve been told not to speak to a police officer without an attorney present at my mother’s dinner parties. If I talk now I’ll never hear the end of it.” When the police asked point blank if he’s refusing to answer a direct question he said, “yes sir I am.” The police officers were frustrated but they stopped questioning him.
Smart kid
Smart son, assuming you’re the mom I can tell he got it from you!!
That’s awesome! 😎 👏 👏 👏
My father, who was a police officer. Told me one thing I have never forgot. he said," if you ever get questioned by the police for anything, state your name and date of birth. that's it. Because, You have the right to remain silent. If you say anything else YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND YOUR RIGHTS".
Jeffrey VanderKlip well if the police questions me where am I head to I will probably tell the truth. Why risk pissing them off.
@@alexanderchenf1 name and date of birth. Rinse repeat. Your freedom depends on you, not their mood.
@@alexanderchenf1 "Where are you coming from, where are you headed?" If you answer either question and your source or destination is the scene of a crime, Bingo! police can now detain you to investigate such crime. Keep your mouth shut.
@c alex. What if they are already pissed off
Jeffrey VanderKlip Your Dad was a wise man. Mine represented the NYC Police sergeants Benevolent Association, pro se. Be well . . . and You have the right to remain silent . . .
Huzzah for the First and Second Amendments!
I'm a boomer and I remember when we thought cops were the good guys. I have no crimininal record, but my experience with them even when I've called them twice for assistance now has me hating them!
Smart man, that is nothing but the truth
They were never good.
They just cant hide as easily now.
@@asasial1977 Sounds like you are talking about blacks. The number one criminals in America today!
Sounds like you are talking about blacks. The number one criminals in America today!
@@Jartran72 coming from a criminal
Talking to the police CANNOT HELP YOU !
@Melpheos1er - Yes it can. Read my comment way up top. Also if you are the one calling the cops then of course they can help you. I report illegally parked cars and they had the people move them. How is that not helping me? Jackass!
@@davidjames1684 he means in a possible criminal situation. It can't help you. Anything you say can be used against you, but not for you
@Dan - that was not my experience at all. I said some bad things about the cops that "messed" with me even before the trial and NONE of it was used against me. Instead I caught them in a lie and all my charges went away (either JoA or NG).
@paul w - I "beat" the cops and that makes me a pile of shit? What about those lying doughnut eating bastards? You seem to have some "whacked logic".
@@davidjames1684 I called the cops on a guy who was beating on my door because he was looking for some person but had the wrong address. The cops came and after he was detained, they questioned me about why he was there and despite me saying I had no fucking clue over and over, they assumed I had some involvement with him and some unknown crime. Took about an hour of questions before they finally left me alone. Yeah. They were really helpful.
I worry about my oldest son who has autism and is easily influenced. I've instructed him on many occasions to never answer any questions from law enforcement without first asking for a lawyer. He's a good kid but I've seen horror stories on TV of law enforcement taking advantage of those with special needs to extract a confession.
The cops busted in my door, 12 of them full swat gear, looking for drugs. They found nothing, but during the questioning, I admitted to smoking weed with an exgirlfriend about five years ago. They left without any evidence of any wrongdoing, a week later my landlord sent me an eviction notice. The cops told her I confessed to them that I did illegal drugs. They spent thousands of dollars, came up empty on their raid, so they retaliated by twisting what I said to get me evicted. Even if they don't charge you with anything, they will still use what you say against you.
Josh Parks
You're lucky you didn't come out worse.
Why on earth were you swatted? You're half story only makes it a bullshit story. Go justify your shitty life decisions to someone who gives a fuck.
Corzero--- It "ALSO" dose NOT, (I repeat NOT) make people in power LIEing,Cheating,or Stealing like a "Clinton" , not make them "right".
Today in America ,you are guilty until proved innocent and that is proved daily in the courts all across America. America is a two tier justice system. LibREtards proved that when they tried to lynch Trump. But only proved O'Obozo, the Clintons and the DNC,DOJ,FBI LIED and CHEETed to steal from the American people= who= they wanted as president. Idiots like you believe a person can shoot them self in the BACK of the head , Two TIMEs, and in one case even "HIDE" the gun never to be found. (reference to multipual "clinton murders" --Ya, thats stretching the "corpus reflex" BS a bit to far. ) Please continue living like a mushroom with your head up your ass srounded by shit while lessening to morons on facebook, instead of the FACTS. Take your best shot,Explain how not one, or two, or MANY people can comet suicide by shooting them self in the back of the head twice?
(All connected to the Clinton crime family just before they are to testify. Or the drunken sow sleeping thru Bengize. Or Her illegal servers that a WELL, knowledgeable and experienced GOVERNMENT official as her, had no clue was ILLEGAL.
I could go on all night , but you dont seem to see the FACTS before your eyes.
Clearly there is something wrong with you and I can only pray you are sterile and the courts have bared you from any contact with children.
fuck you corzero, you must be a wanna be cop, police raid places all the time for no reason, so fuck you!
duuuh your own fault , you have the right to remain silent ... how hard can it be.
Remember this: anything a police officer hears is admissible as evidence in a court of law. Even if you tell a cop as a joke that you did something remotely illegal, it is still treated as fact. Police are not your buddies and you should be very on guard when they are around.
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Idk i joked about having a dead body in the trunk over a speeding violation and he took it quite well actually
kudbublitz and when they are friendly ,when they are relaxing you !
and giving you a double whisky so you won't feel fhe lead hahaha Terence Hill and you'll learn to .......... BACK !
They cannot testify to something they did not see happen. They can say someone told them, but that is hearsay if that person is not there to attest or signed an affidavit. Isn't that right?
I have always found it prudent to cooperate with the Police as far as Identifying myself. Never anger or provoke a Moron who can ruin your day if not your life. The Police are a Gang and you're not in it.
@Billy Mack, Texas Detective that's incorrect, at least NM and AL (and I assume most other states) have laws mandating you to tell the police your name, address, and current task. "Legit reason" is something to be resolved in court afterwards.
@Billy Mack, Texas Detective I see "reasonable", but not "articulable" nor any requirement to disclose the suspicion. And they can retroactively make up a "reasonable" suspicion after they've arrested me for breaking that law if they're pissed at me for not identifying myself because _I thought_ they didn't have a reasonable suspicion.
@Billy Mack, Texas Detective to be clear, "my theory" is that you will be charged under that law if you refuse to provide name and address to a cop that demands it: they'll arrest you, then _if_ you can manage to take them to court for the wrongful arrest, they'll simply make up some reason they "suspected" you of wrongdoing. And you can't prove they made it up after the fact, so you'll lose the case and still get charged.
@@codegeek98not MOST other states. 25 states total, and missouri's only applies to Kansas city.
"Can I look through your car?"
"no"
"excuse me?"
"I do not consent to have my car searched"
"If you don't let me search your car then that will be considered obstruction of a police investigation. Do you want to go to jail on obstruction?"
"I do not consent to a search but if you think you have probable cause you can exercise your right to search without my consent. I would like to exercise my 5th amendment rights now."
"What are you a lawyer?"
"..."
"Open the vehicle or I'm going to arrest you on obstruction."
"..."
"OPEN THE VEHICLE NOW OR I'M TAKING YOU TO JAIL!"
"..."
"are you resisting? I have every right to get in your vehicle, do you want me to break the windows?"
"..."
**cops tackle you to the ground, place you under arrest for obstruction, search your person, take your keys, and search your car anyways.**
This scenario makes it easy for the defense attorney but damn if it doesn't fuck up your week or possibly month because now you're in jail waiting for trial.
@Antun Šturlić I don't understand, this is the exact scinario where police will be trying to incriminate you and a lawyer isn't present that she's directly referring to. Do not give them permission to search your property, do not say anything as much as possible. My example is the EXACT time and place when you would follow her advice.
@Antun Šturlić WTF are you replying to??!!. Where did I say not to give license and registration??? Where did I even MENTION that??? My example was what you do starting at the point where you are asked by police for consent to search; something that was brought up in this video and was advised for you not to give consent to. You are misinterpreting my comment or are unable to read or a troll. Get off the internet or get help.
I live in Arkansas. If you drive in this state, you give implied consent to search.
Antun Šturlić nope-
Her advice is to comply with any ORDER. You refuse to consent to search- they need probable cause to search your car and in most States refusing a search is not probable cause. If the cop says he is going to search your car anyway- you LET HIM/HER. If asked to do something, you ask if you are being ORDERED to do so- if not, refuse to do it. If Ordered- comply under protest. She wants you to be able to state in court that you did not agreed to a search. Did not agree to get out of your car- and that means the cop has to PROVE they had probable cause. If they didn’t have probable cause- then even the body they found in your trunk is inadmissible.
Many moron not getting out of their car when ordered to or not providing identification is a moron. Now you are at least guilty of obstruction.
Of course- it also helps to have NOT DONE ANYTHING ILLEGAL.
But the thing is that cops are looking to convict someone. Whether its the right someone is secondary.
Antun Šturlić Actually- No. Police searches get thrown out of court ALL THE TIME in the US because the cop can not prove probable cause. The lawyer knows her shit- You DO NOT CONSENT because that makes the search lawful. If the cop searches anyway- the onus is upon him to justify the search and Judges take the 4th amendment very seriously. People have literally gotten off for murder because the Cop fucked up in unlawfully searching. Its NOT enough for the cop to say he had a suspicion. He has to have a rational reason for that suspicion ( say- an APB for a vehicle the same make, year and color as yours ) And he better have something that doesn’t just smack of ‘well, the driver acted suspiciously and was black )
This is great advice. The police are not your friends. If the police come away from an incident without issuing a ticket or making an arrest it is considered a waste of their time.
The legal system makes the rules up as it goes along for the average person
Follow the rules she described here and you will find it quite simple: never talk to the police, except to request a lawyer
True, but give yourself a fighting chance.
Correct .
THEY WOULD HAVE YOU THINK THIS BUT THEY CAN'T .IF IT IS IN DISPUTE OF THE CONSTITUTION IT'A NOT VALID AND WE NEED NOT RECOGNISE OR OBEY.
Ikr... Thts fucked up . 🙄 😒😒🤣
I worked with a law enforcement database. An officer BROKE the law, and was stalking his estranged wife thru the data. The law enforcement agencies, were quick to cover for their own. It was fairly sick to see.
That's why you never date or marry one of yhe blue pigs in case they decided to commit family violence. They tend to get away with it until they murder you. Then it's just a bad apple.
Recently I read a comment on one of these type of vids that's a hard truth, but worth knowing: "You have to be prepared to lose on the street to win in court." There is no magic way to nullify police control of the moment, but you can minimize the long term effects with good strategy and good luck. The less you give, the less they have to work with.
They should make this mandatory in high school school everywhere
Cops ignore what you say lady lawyer…
Why would the government mandate this in school?
Good advice. It's not only the guilty who can incriminate themselves. Innocent people who were just trying to be helpful by answering questions, have done so too.
The police can and will use ANYTHING you say to CONVICT you...Not to Help you out.
I've definitely had cops argue with the magistrate on my behalf after arresting me.
@@sashachitownvillegas6850 it was in Virginia, I'm pretty certain that's on of the United states
It is one way that helps them get promoted. The number of arrests and the % convictions is how they get promoted. THEY ARE DIRT.
I am also certain they monitor all these posts.
You are on their black list now
@@sdivine13 Occasionally, there is a humane cop. They are the rare exception.
Isn’t it exceptionally sad that a western country should have this huge divide between the public and the system that should protect that public. ‘Them against us’ is so deeply rooted in the society. It is utterly sad.
It’s us vs them and always has been.
@@lunargentleman3750 I’m glad I live in a more civilised country
@@DiederikAms Like what, the UK? Where the NHS actively promotes BIPOC over indigenous whites, and where people have gotten fines and gone to jail for speech online?
Japan, where the justice system can be accurately described as a “just us” system?
The Netherlands, where police have used live rounds against people protesting against the fact that they have to get permits from the government to protest?
@@orppranator5230 I think you should do good in getting your information elsewhere but FaceBook.
@@DiederikAms I have never made a Facebook account and have never spent time there.
shouldn't this stuff be taught in schools and license bureaus? shouldn't people know their rights without having to search the internet for videos explaining them?
You think socialists in the education system want to produce well rounded young people?
I was too busy being forced to learn how to knit
Ignorant people are easier to control. Authority is all about control.
@@hammond1994 correct
That's because they want to bread conformity instead of independent thought so people will finally fall into the party line ,do as your told and we'll take care of you.........yea righhht
I want to go back in time; when I was a young man we had "peace" officers, and today we have "law enforcement" officers. I suspect that most of us today avoid the police and court system due to a deep-seated mistrust which has been earned.
I avoid the police and court system by not committing crimes. I must admit, I would be hesitant to talk to any law enforcement in an official capacity, whether as a witness or a victim of a crime.
The fact that we gotta play these games with police, proves we live in a police state. Guilty until proven innocent.
What proves we live in a police state is the fact they get away with murder.
What games? You just stay silent except for the words, "Lawyer, please."
@@jwhippet8313 tell that for victims trying to report crimes?
Please don't call the police, then, when you are a victim of crime.
@@jwhippet8313 didn't you listen to the video? There are specifically four things she said, and not one of them was 'Lawyer, please'.
"I'm a legal assistant, and the lawyers I work for will mock me forever if I talk to you."
Do not volunteer information.
+dixievfd55
if i could thumbs up this comment 10+ times i would ....
never give them anything information or permission for anything ever.....
+dixievfd55 - Why not? I did and I made a fool out of the cop. I called him incompetent and wrong and the case got thrown out (null processed) in court. It was funny too cuz I told the cop I would beat him badly in court (meaning make a fool out of him not physically beat him), and the idiot put that in his report. It was so funny. Then after the case was dropped, I called up his supervisor and gave him a verbal lashing too for having such an incompetent subordinate and a corrupt department
This whole thing about shutting up is overrated and many times not necessary. If you know you are right and what you did was legal (as was in my case), you can call the cop just about anything under the sun (incompetent, wrong, crooked, corrupt, an idiot, retarded, a jackass...) and that wont be held against you. In my case it actually helped cuz I broke his confidence. I stunned the court when they made me a plea deal but I declined it cuz I knew I was right so seeing my confidence, they had no other choice but to drop the case. I felt like I easily beat the system and you can too if you study the law and know your rights. The looks on their faces was worth the time in court. Even the judge was somewhat surprised. This same thing the cop told me was not legal I do just about everyday cuz he was clearly wrong. It IS legal.
There is also no need to be polite. Don't be vulgar but if you know the cop is wrong, it is ok to tell him that and to call him incompetent or corrupt (cuz at least one of those has to be true if he arrests/detains you for something legal). Another "trick" us civilians can do is offend the cops in a question format such as "are you an idiot?". Then he cannot say you called him an idiot cuz you were only asking him to which he could have said no. Just because I ask someone something doesn't mean I am implying they are that, otherwise why would I ask? If I knew someone was/is an idiot then I wouldn't have much reason to ask so by asking, I am implying that I don't know. More to your defense and it annoys them.
+David James For your sake *it's best you moved out of that state. Don't come to my area. Head for the NE US instead.*
Howard Fortyfive - Move out why? I can handle these donut eating corrupt incompetents.
+David James Hmm... Should I believe and follow the sage advice of an attorney who has handled 100s of criminal cases, OR the ridiculous "advice" written on UA-cam by an obviously delusional person?
This is a tough choice, but I think I'll play-it-safe and listen to the attorney.
”Donkey, you HAVE the right to remain silent. What you lack, is the capacity.”
Shrek
...and exercising that right can be viewed in court as an admission of guilt. Crazy...
@@andrewt.5567 Citation please?
@@andrewt.5567 um, NO.
I recently attended a murder trial, the prosecution played (in full) the defendants conversations with the police. This included a conversation in the police car on the way to the station. It amounted to about 2 hours in total. The defendant was effectively testifying against himself. Do not talk to the police except to invoke your right to silence and ask for a lawyer. You cant talk your way out of it, your only defence is to shut up.
Learn your rights and the laws
"Cops are trained and allowed to lie."
"Cops take advantage of your ignorance, especially if you don't know your rights."
"Just as a dog has a much hated leash; a cop has a much hated citizen who truly and boldly understands laws and rights."
"Just as a dog doesn't escape a propper leash; a cop cannot circumvent a true and bold understanding of rights and laws"
"The lies of a cop only seem true to those that don't know the deceitful methods cops use to the detriment of those that are told them; Their lies only work on those ignorant of their inaliable rights."
"When a cop says he knows something about you or that he knows you did something or that he can make things harder or easier on you or others, he's a snake oil salesman."
"Cops tend to get very mad when their accusations, lies, false threats and false promises don't work."
"A cop who wants to talk is probably a cop who wants to trap."
"Anyone can be a snitch."
Cop points a gun at you .. and suddenly your rights completely don’t matter and you have to shut up.
"A cop who wants to talk is probably a cop who wants to trap."
change probably into DEFINITELY, do not let a single hesitation slip into your mind. This is a tactic they use for confessions
Wow! I’m listening to “you have the right to be innocent” and I landed here. My beliefs have shattered, they don’t spare even kids, it’s nauseating. I told my 12 year kid immediately about this. Just sad! 😞
The fact that cops are allowed to lie to you, is reason enough to never say a word to them.
Martha Stewart didn’t go to jail for insider trading. When being arrest she said she didn’t do anything wrong. She got 8 months for lying to authorities.
Byron We Lick
No kidding. That case was outrageous.
Meanwhile Congress gets a free pass to insider trade all they want as they make the laws benefiting their financial positions.
No, it's more than that actually. Martha was found guilty on felony charges of conspiracy, obstruction of an agency proceeding, and making false statements to federal investigators(viewed as obstruction and conspiracy to aid the actual wrong doers). She served 5 months and 2 years parole. None of her convictions had anything to do with the actual crimes. All she had to do was not talk to investigators and she would of been free and clear. They sent her up on trumped up charges all because she didn't SHUT UP!
On the Federal level it is illegal to lie to the feds. State and local authorities have no such legal compulsions. They can even lie to you to illicit a confession. Happens every day.
Look at everyone's different verdicts, must all have tried a different Martha Stewart all themselves...
I had a seminar on some unrelated subject and the seminar was given by the head of the police dept here on an army base. And he just casually started talking about stuff (and donuts). one thing he said was: " You have the right to remain silent... USE THAT RIGHT" and he talked about how this one guy they suspected of a crime and while the cops were talking to him he got very conversational and while he wasn't guilty of this crime, he pretty much confessed to a crime several years ago.
All you need to know:
Don’t ever talk to the cops.
I love how they act like if you tell them what happened that you will get to go home and people actually fall for it.
Fantastic condensed version of how to deal with the police.
I got an Audi for my 16th birthday and couldn't wait to drive it to school. The first day I drove it I had a teacher who asked if it was mine. I said yes and then she told me it looked like a drug dealers car. I laughed it off. The next day I got called to the principal's office and two police officers are there waiting for me. They told me they got a tip that I may have illegal substances in my car and asked for my keys so they could search. They asked if I would give them my permission. I asked what if I don't give you permission and they said they would just search it anyway. So I said yes. Of course they didn't find anything because I never had or even used drugs. After the search there were dirty dog paw prints all over my seats, they emptied everything out of my glove compartment and left it on the floor. I had a bag of snacks so they emptied that all over my car and didn't put anything back.
It was a scary and extremely embarrassing incident because I was the only black kid in my school and everyone saw the cops searching my car. I still don't know for sure but I think that teacher called the police. My parents were very angry and wanted to sue the school but I just wanted to forget it ever happened. It would have been one more thing that highlighted how different I was than my classmates and all I wanted to do was fit in.
sorry for you . god damn pigs.
Well that was stupid of you for saying yes.
@@mahtoosacks That's the part you chose to comment about? I was 16, of course I said yes. I was surrounded by police and my school's principal. Even now looking back I don't think saying no would have made a difference.
It probably wouldn't have made a difference, but stand up for yourself. You waived your rights.
I had similar situation. Came out of a friends apartment, and was immediately approached by 5 officers. They immediately started asking to search me. I said no repeatedly, but they did anyways. Apparently, the place was being watched and I didn't know. Wrong place wrong time. At least I said no. Why say yes?
Cops can be shitty to you no matter your color. I've met more good ones than bad, though.
@@mahtoosacks lol, ok.
This is a great video. There's another much longer one called "Don't Talk to the Police" that is a lawyer, then a police officer both thoroughly edifying what this nice lady is explaining.
Watched it before came her..👍
Police on the way to the police car tell you "So we found car treads similar to yours at the scene"
In the interrogation room recording you say "I don't know how my car's treads could match those at the scene"
Prosecution in court after playing the interrogation room recording "So ladies and gentlemen of the jury, there is no way the accused could have known about the car treads at the scene unless they were present at the scene of the crime.!
The jury find you guilty!
Never talk to the police without a lawyer.
So your mug looks suspicious therefore you are under arrest!
Your average "good" American cannot fathom the scenario you proposed! Those are the "I have nothing to hide people".
We need more videos like this
jimmyfly lmao
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There are plenty, just search "Don't talk to the police".
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I was just about to link that exact vid, but you got it covered. Tx bro, preach the truth.
Except that she says it's okay to talk to the police if you're innocent. Actually, it isn't, it's dangerous. ALWAYS ask for a lawyer. Give name, age, and nothing else.
Best advice...... SHUT UP!!!!
Damn right.
Don't answer that!
Or you can say I have invoked my rights and the the 5th amendment.
Never say anything about rights, because then you are talking. If you say something, they could theoretically infer something from what you said.
@@MrTheFallenOne That's the stupidest thing you can say. Talking about the 5th amendment is saying that you're guilty, but you won't specifically state it so.
"On the advice of counsel I'm excercising my right to remain silent." "But you don't have a lawyer yet." "Name one decent defense attorney that would want me to speak with you without them being present."
She’s so right when she said that confessions from the innocent and the guilty sound exactly the same, obviously everyone speaks and conveys their story differently but the reason they sound the same is because the tactics law enforcement use to get confessions are very clever and cunning and they essentially “walk” people into confessing and not always but many times they don’t quite realize they’ve confessed or given enough information to be prosecuted until it’s too late and sometimes not at all AND sometimes they’ve even convinced themselves that what they said is going to help their case and vindicate them
I love the "I can't answer you because my significant other is a defense attorney and if I say anything then I won't get any action for a week." That one has got to put a smile on the cops face and change the dynamic of the situation.
but what if you don't have a girlfriend, or if she is not a defense attorney? Would that not get you in trouble for lying to the police?
The cop might be mad because it'll remind him of his failed marriage
@@1TopGunPaintballer 40%
She's great. I haven't even been arrested and I want to hire her.
The best advice I heard is "if they had enough evidence to convict you, they wouldn't be interrogating you"
I'm a 70yr old crusty old man and I've seen this film at least once a year as far back as I can remember. And it still kicks me in the feels every time.
#1 DO NOT tell a cop you're a sovereign citizen
yeah none of that sovereign bullshit
its all about bieng a freeman on the land
#2 Don't be a sovereign citizen.
A "freeman" means freed slave. That is also not what one would want to be claiming.
"For the very idea that one may be compelled to hold his life or the means living, or any material right essential to the enjoyment of life at the mere will of another, seems to be intolerable in any free country where freedom prevails as being the essence of slavery itself."
Yick Wo v Hopkins 118 U.S. 356
"...at the revolution the sovereignty devolved on the people; and they are truly the sovereign of the country, but they are sovereigns without subjects... and have none to govern but themselves; the citizens of America are equal as fellow citizens and joint tenants in the sovereignty."
Chisolm v Georgia 2 Dall 440, at pg. 471.
"People of a state are entitled to all rights, which formerly belong to the King by his prerogative."
Lansing v Smith, (1829) 4 Wendell 9,20 (NY)
"It will be admitted on all hands that with the exception of the powers granted to the states and the federal government, through the Constitutions, the people of the several states are unconditionally sovereign within their respective states."
Ohio L. Ins. & T Co. vDebolt, 16 How 416, 14 L. Ed. 997
AussieBlokeGordo and many try and use the courts and recorders office to place massive BS lines on cops, judges, and other elected officials.
Watch the youtube video Don't talk to police. It's amazing how even the completely innocent tell police things that eventually help get them convicted. Remember, it's everything can and will be used against you in the court of law. Not everything thing can an will be used for you in the court of law. It's amazing how things you say to police that is incriminating is admissible, but things that help you are considered hearsay. It's an eye opener.
Along with that video, he has an excellent book called "You have the right to remain innocent". It does a good job of giving more examples of truthful things completely innocent people said that got them convicted.
All it takes is an officer or witness misremembering something and conflicting with the truthful thing you told them to convince many juries you are guilty.
Also, remaining silent or explicitly invoking the 5th CAN be used against you. Immediately ask for a lawyer. If they keep trying to ask questions, say you won't answer any questions until your lawyer gets there. When your lawyer gets there they will tell you not to say anything, and they will be glad you didn't answer anything without them.
What people don't understand is the American Bar Association (ABA) is the very group that put us into this situation. SCOTUS pass these rulings trying to give a little to their protectors the cops without taking it all from the people. Why do they use "case law" to protect themselves from judgement. Why does it take them so long to arrive at a ruling? Do they have a conference call from some higher ups?
The ABA on their website says nothing about providing justice for the people but it does say to provide well being for its members as in money. Society becomes more litigious which is more money for the ABA members and then they tell the people to not talk to the police which gives them a reason for their clients to lose cases. They want to blame the people but they are the ones that set it up this way. And so they can put up videos on UA-cam telling us how stupid we are and blaming us for not knowing the convoluted rules of the mixed up process of American Courts.
Exactly that's why persons even if innocent won't talk to cops before a trial because anything provided beyond name and dob is ammunition for out of context or any other manipulation of a person's words.
Police and the prosecutor can't twist a person's words when nothing is provided for them to twist, and can't use credible witnesses to refute what a defendant or poi said.
YES! It is an EXCELLENT video.
He's right watch it! ua-cam.com/video/d-7o9xYp7eE/v-deo.html
As a cop, I can tell you the very BEST advice: be polite. You can refuse to answer questions, give nothing (except basic identifying information), but ALWAYS be polite. Two reasons: One, you look confident and innocent. This will play well if things ever get to court. A video of someone screaming and acting like a jackass will only make a jury dislike you. Otherwise if you are respectful, the jury will like you. Secondly, the cops will treat you better, and humans instinctively like to think better of people being nice to them. They may even think they have the wrong person. Ask yourself this: two suspects, neither is giving information but one is being rude and mean, the other is being polite and respectful. Who are you going to look at harder?
As a cop, you should have found a better job.
Nowhere on Earth do you have a better chance of going to prison, and staying there longer, than right here in the Land of the Free.
From another attorney... great presentation! 👍🏻😄
"When can I speak to an attorney?" is NOT specific enough. The police don't know "when". Just say the magic four words over and over - "I want a lawyer", "I want a lawyer" - you need to be specific here. Many detainees have not received an attorney because they ask the police interrogator "Do I need an attorney?" and what do you think the cops will say?...
Agreed. Merely asking if you need an attorney isn't good enough. You actually have to _ask for an attorney._
Actually this approach isn’t exactly correct. You need to first pointedly ask whether or not you are being detained, or if you are free to go. If they tell you you’re free to go, bounce. If otherwise, THEN say, “I WANT A LAWYER”. Point is, if you just immediately start crying out for an attorney, this absolutely does appear to be incriminating, and this CAN and WILL be used against you in a court of law.
Ive been pretty lucky with interactions with LOE's. There is always a jerk her and there but I found out how bad it can get when my cousin volunteered to "come down and tell us what you know" about a break in at a place he worked at previously. He knew another employee that had told him how easy it would be to break in to the place and low and behold that exact thing happened so he though he would be the good citizen and tell the cops what he knew. When he showed up the cops had already put together a theory that him and the other employee had been together on the break in and something went south and they turned on each other, thats why my cousin wanted to help out. They grilled him for 4 hours over their "theory" and finally let him go when he would not admit they were right. He said he will never ever talk to cops again. I wont either.
And all this in the so-called "land of the free."
@xellossaxon well put. I'm South African, even I in what America's tremendous greatest president ever calls a $#!π hole country notice I never have to fear any contact with our police. We have our problems but fearing police concocting something against you is a thing of the past.
@xellossaxon people in japan and Taiwan fear no cops too. I live in Taiwan for some time already
Most places the cops can legally torture you into confessing. The Japanese police only extracts confessions (can hold you for an entire month without formally charging you, can interrogate in shifts so you can literally be grilled 16 hours a day for that month, desperate japanese cops are known to start lopping off fingers, etc). Most places are worse, America is just in everyone's view so every fart we let is documented.
I work with LEO in my Ems and Fireservice work
99.9 percent great dudes but I did have an issue years ago that I was innocent of
Got a courtesy phone call before the state officer came to interview
Reached out to Leo friend for advice
It was
DON’T SAY A WORD EXCEPT I’D LIKE MY ATTORNEY TO BE PRESENT...i followed the advice and was told it made me look guilty and I’d be charged in xmas eve yadda yadda
Openly recorded it on my cell...
No charges nothing Statey didn’t like me anymore but saved me some moneys...
I got plenty of friends so no sweat I didn’t make a new one
Statistically 10% of officers have abused an innocent citizen. The other 90% covered it up
I find it funny to make cops feel awkward. I always ask why I am being pulled over. I give them my I.D. and insurance and when they ask me any questions, I tell them you have what you need and what is required of me. They still ask me questions anyway, even stupid questions like if my address is current so they can hit me with a wrong address..lol I then just stare completely ahead ignoring them like they aren't there laughing inside my head and then they eventually walk back to their car and run my information and usually give me a warning, few resulted in tickets but they end up dropped because the prosecutor never has much to go by. lol But years ago when I ran my mouth or made excuses thinking I was outsmarting the cops I ALWAYS got tickets and had to pay!
"Did you say anything stupid? By anything stupid I mean anything at all" - Saul Goodman
My favorite is when the cops say now is the time to help yourself by telling your side of the story. You tell me what really happened and I'll tell the judge you cooperated. Yeah, he'll tell the judge you cooperated by confessing the crime. Guilty!
The time to tell your story is in court, not in the police station.
If possible record all interactions with police.
@Garret Grant that's what lawyers are for
This did not age well. Now we record a cop, we get shot at.
What if they destroy your expensive iphone ?
Well spoken. You’re Awesome and I’m looking forward to seeing more of you.
Fantastic! Never talk to thugs with badges.
The rule is with every police officer, every court case and every prosecutor in the world...
It is not what you did that puts you in prison
it is what you SAY that puts you in prison.
Me: Sitting not saying a word until I have an attorney face to face.
I remember our first lecture in law school. It dealt with this topic. How to deal with police from the second you are pulled over. #1 thing people do wrong, NOT keeping hands on steering wheel & others in vehicle keeping hands visible as the police officer approach the vehicle.
Thanks for the advice Elaine!!!
Woman is in the right profession. She could also make a great teacher or a salesperson. Very elegant and logical speaker.
NEVER talk to cops, answer any questions (except when they read you your Miranda rights and ask if you understand them - the answer is "NO".) Matters not if you are guilty. The cop does not care if you are guilty, he/she only cares if they can "get" you. The number one reason why people who go to trial are convicted is because a police officer gets up and testifies that during his interrogation you confessed to him your guilt of the crime. Again, even if not true. Even when you testify that you did not. Makes no difference. People are convicted everyday with no real evidence except an officer testifying that you confessed then recanted. I have seen cases where people were sentenced to life in prison with no dead body, no murder weapon, no eyewitness, no forensic evidence, only the circumstance that they were known not to like the person and happened to be in the same town when they were last seen AND an officer testifying that the person accused confessed to them during interrogation, then later denied it (even when all of the interrogation was audiovideo recorded, the officer testified that it was right after a short break and the camera was turned off). NEVER talk to cops. People who talk to cops are called . . . . . convicts.
I'm not sure I follow your logic here. If a cop were to say that, I guess he could also say that you confessed to him when the camera was off even though you stated that you would not talk to police, wanted a lawyer, and were invoking your 5th amendment privilege to remain silent when the camera was on.
Cop to court:
"During a break when the camera was off the suspect, told me that he understood that I was just doing my job, but that I also needed to understand that the victim had it coming." "After the break, when we turned the camera back on, he resumed his silence."
If that's the case, it does not matter what you do.
Don't talk to cops even after Miranda Rights COPS LIE!
Believe me, you won't believe how devious cops can be in trying to get permission to search, or probable cause to search. And the cop will write in his report only what he thinks the prosecuting attorney wants to see, even if he appears to be sympathetic to you while he's questioning you.
It's really disgusting how they work. It would make me feel really slimy to do the things they do.
As for the name, dob, address in NM it is easy for LE to charge with obstruction, then failure to ID as secondary hindering a investigation. Just keep that in mind.
more abbreviations!
So you give them your driver's license, then don't talk.
If only I had watched this video a year ago. a detective called me and started asking questions and I didn’t care I just answered his questions he was basically recording me and he didn’t tell me he was he didn’t have to where I live so he literally no evidence or nothing but he was good and he made it sound like he did and I incriminated myself. I got the best lawyer money can buy even tho there wasn’t more he could do because the cops got to me before he did he still did everything he can and he made sure this was off my record and it didn’t effect me.
It's very simple...
1.Ask if you're being detained
2. Ask why.
3. Invoke your right to remain silent and right to an attorney immediately.
4. You will most likely be arrested but fighting in court is a fair fight.
Yup, you cannot win on the street. Everyone should know that even if your rights are violated, fighting back on the street is not going to end well for you. Let them arrest you and take you in. Your fight will start after that.
I decline to answer any questions I do not consent to searches am I being detained I'm requesting an attorney now
William Sonak if its a trafic stop and u do not identify Yourself by giving license and insurance they can arrest you
FUCKTHESYSTEM70 if you were speeding a police officer can ask for your driver's license and insurance refusing to give them to him can lead to arrest which is legal they have the right to ask for your driver's license and insurance if they stop you because you are required by law to possess both the driver's license and insurance so they have the right to ask for it if they pull you over with a broken tail light you can be arrested or fined for not having a driver's license or insurance
William Sonak -
Yes. My favorite way of saying that is, 'No disrespect intended, Officer, but as a matter of policy I can't answer any of your questions".
"What? You don't answer questions...?"
"It's just policy... You know how it is....".
That's the way it went in DC when I got stopped by the Secret Service. On a side note, the SS agents were likable, polite, and professional. It was the friendliest traffic stop I've ever experienced.
david macko you only have to provide ID if you have committed a crime..
Donn Worry-
If the cops want to charge you with a crime or infraction. It doesn't matter if you actually did anything or not.
Such a great speaker. Who can make people laugh this much when discussing the law?
Now im in love with this lady attorney... God bless you always !
Fun fact: My last interaction with law enforcement was utterly hilarious. I was walking to my pal's house and had to traverse the park surrounding the city hall. Once deep in the park, I saw that there were three patrol cars, a police van (the kind they use to transport detainees) and an ambulance. Being the neighborhood that this was in, I just thought "seems daylight gang violence is now a thing" and kept walking. Because of the place's layout, I had to walk by the whole mess and get within like twenty feet of the closest police car (this particular spot is only accessed by five bottle necks) and once I got within like 50 feet or so, an officer who was speaking on his radio spotted me, waved to get my attention and signaled me to keep away and walk around the scene. Well, about ten seconds later another officer came up to me and straight up asked me if I had seen a young male with a very vage description of a latino on my way there. I didn't utter a single word and started pretending to speak sign language. The officer put on the dumbest face I've ever seen and without even saying anything else he turned around and started walking back towards some other officers, at which point I heard a familiar laugh. I turned my head to look and ir turned out a female officer who's known me since we were both in our teenage years had recognised me and my routine. She was legit bent over laughing her ass out. I don't know if she told the man why she was laughing, but I suspect if he ever recognises me from that encounter, I'll be paying for this. Thank Cthulhu for the face mask, I guess...
This story was terrible.
Sad to say this as an American, but every parent should tell their kids that as part of "the talk". If you fail to plan, you plan to fail; don't try to do wrong, but do know what to do (and not do) when someone tries to get you pinched. Now that everyone's permanent record is browsable, be active in protecting your good name! One innocent mistake and your life can be ruined.
StringerNews1
Well said...
its amazing to me how many parents NEVER talk to their kids about the police. its like it does not exist.
My son has known this since elementary school. Recognize they have a job to do, don't be belligerent, but don't take the bait.
@@wmluna381 In elementary school, we were taught that cops are our friends.
And James Duane said very much the same thing in his videos and book. Thank you Mary Griego for pointing it out again. When the potential exists to be convicted of a felony, than worrying about a job, what the neighbors will think etc is exactly the wrong thing to concern yourself with.
Right on. Thanks for sharing.
*Imagine being in prison, watching this?*
If a cop says "get on the ground", I'd be inclined to say that I'm already on the ground, do you think I'm hovering?
Uh-oh, that could potentially get you shot. Be careful.
But it'll be worth it for the joke though. :D
bermudaguy1--Make sure they put that on your tombstone; leave 'em laughing!
One time a cop told me to get _off_ the ground. I didn't want to violate his lawful order, so I flew away.
i had that image of a black guy going "it's fine officer, i'm not flying. man, i swear my two feet are steady on the ground."
Very important information!!!! For ALL to hear, listen and follow her instructions above others. Highlight this comment and video 😎 information is POWER!
You have the right to remain silent. Everything you say can be used against you in a court of law. You have the right to an attorney. If you can not afford an attorney, one will be appointed in your defense.
Do not say a single word. Let your lawyer do the talking.
" Everything you say can" AND WILL " be used against you..."
And nothing you say will be allowed to be used for you! (hearsay)
“Anything YOU do say, will be used against YOU in a court of law” - say nothing
I've never understood why it isn't "may be used" instead of "will be used." Maybe to emphasize the gravity of the situation. But I've always wanted to say some absurd shit and challenge them to use it in a court.
@@gregmccauley1687 Because its the truth. Even you name WILL be used AGAINST YOU. And never any different. Thats why if you say nothing. They have nothing.
I was arrested and the cop didn't inform me of the Miranda code, he tried talking to me the whole 35 minutes to the police station I didn't say nothing and I won my case.
Always get a female lawyer, some of them take their job more seriously
Actually the cop was being sneaky. If they don't ask questions, the cops don't have to read you Miranda.
I would guess that the cop was trying to make statements that you would affirm. That would be incriminating without asking questions. And a way to circumvent Miranda. I've read that many detectives get irritated by patrol cops reading Miranda to suspects since it closes the door on many of the interrogation room tactics.
Bill Ny - the Miranda right is a TRAP. SHUT UP is the only secure way to deal with a cop... With that said... Police can legally hold you up to 72 hours... Next a court appointed attorney will see you AS YOU ARE BROUGHT TO THE JUDGE... Meaning that Lawyer WROKS for the court.. NOT YOU. Every single time I used a Court Appointed attorney that attorney GAVE. My information to the Judge WITHOUT MY CONSENT AND... did not inform me he was going to do it or he had done it. ( I would have embarrassed the court severely each time and "my" court appointed attorney was informed of this... So the court threw out the cases. Once the Judge ordered me to go to the court every week... I of course DID NOT.. I did however show up the first time to see how it worked... Then skipped 3 weeks then went back then skipped a month... I really wanted them to try something asxthey already been stepping in their own fecal matter... Won't let me type in... C.r.a.p.
You "didn't say anything" you dumb fuck.
Elmo Blatch
"Oh yeah Elmo.....Who'd you kill?"
The judge ordered you to go to court every week??? Sounds like someone needs to either quit drinking or quit hitting their wife. LOL
They assume everybody is guilty
This video is somewhat older now, but an important point. Depending on the situation, it may not be enough to simply stay silent. It is best to directly, unequivocally and unambiguously state your invocation of the fifth amendment. Ditto for requesting a lawyer -- something like "should I get a lawyer?" or "do I need a lawyer?" are insufficient. Clearly state "I want a lawyer". (Note: I am NOT a lawyer.)
I agree, interrogating officers are well known for using verbal strategies. So saying "I want a lawyer" could be purposefully misinterpreted by police as not asking for a lawyer - you're just telling the officer that you want a lawyer. However, saying something like "I am requesting to speak to my attorney" is more direct and probably less able to be misinterpreted
She's a hottie with good advice.
"5-0 to Central"
"Central, 5-0"
"Be advised that we're advising you to give us advise at this time..."
Sounds like something from Idiocracy
advice*
For the average Patrol Officer, if they have enough to arrest, they will never give Miranda Warnings. That's left up to the Detective whose assigned to the case. An example? I arrested a guy for armed robbery. I had a good victim who identified him plus he had the money and weapon. The case was never investigated because it was a slam dunk. It didn't even go to trial. He told the Judge, "Give me 5 years" and the Judge did.
Every American should be required to watch this
Thank Goodness these lawyers are helping the people with advice
One piece of advice she failed to mention is that your fight with the cops is NEVER on the street. It starts in the courtroom. If you're guilty or innocent of any crime, all you want to happen is that the cops move you to a holding cell so you can wait to talk to your lawyer. Pleading you case, or worse, fighting with the cops is stupid.
This should be taught in all schools around the world. Peace from Britain
This is just some of the most helpful best advice. Everything she says is relevant and extremely useful information take head of it
Awesome!! We need more people like her!!
People like her? A Lawyer? I suppose that, technically, lawyers are people too. I also can't bring myself to speak those words...next thing you know someone will be saying the same about a politician that was "said" to be caught in what appeared to be a momentary act of "good"...I can see how it could quickly become confusing since most politicians are lawyers.
@@davefechtel1670 You're overthinking alot. Do you do that often?
The role of attorney Mary Griego will be portrayed by Vanessa Bayer in the upcoming biopic, "STFU!: The Lawyer's Lament," this fall on NBC. Seriously, though, great advice.
This is a really good video, thanks for sharing!
I once worked as a police officer. I can tell you that everything this woman is telling you is absolutely correct. When police officers are accused of a crime, we always refuse to answer questions, and when we do submit to questions, there will be a lawyer and a representative of the police union present. Be smart and do what we do. You will never be able to talk your way out of an arrest. Sometimes you can "not talk" your way out of one, however. If you don't give the police what they need, they may decide that they don't have enough to arrest you. That's your only chance to walk away. And if you are arrested, just go with it. In most cases, you will be out of jail within a day. But if you talk to them, even if you are innocent, you mat say something that they can twist into a conviction in court.