Comment Re:Call me when this happens (Score 1) 505
Speeding is not an arrestable offense in the USA or any country I've lived in. Any evidence from the "search incident to arrest" would get tossed out of court since the arrest was faulty.
Speeding gets you a ticket, not arrested. Any idiot knows that.
Not quite correct - I believe the deal is that it is the officer's discretion to give you a ticket in lieu of arrest. Most often this discretion is exercised. If the officer suspects something, or just wants to jack you up, etc, he can ask to search the car. Refuse and you will face arrest. Fail to keep you hands visible, etc, and you may find yourself shot.
I don't "hate the US government" at all but yeah, this is the way it is. Especially if your not an average looking white guy (which I am) or a hot looking white woman.
Speeding gets you a ticket, not arrested. Any idiot knows that.
Not quite correct - I believe the deal is that it is the officer's discretion to give you a ticket in lieu of arrest. Most often this discretion is exercised. If the officer suspects something, or just wants to jack you up, etc, he can ask to search the car. Refuse and you will face arrest. Fail to keep you hands visible, etc, and you may find yourself shot.
I don't "hate the US government" at all but yeah, this is the way it is. Especially if your not an average looking white guy (which I am) or a hot looking white woman.
