Originally Posted by
kokonutz
Nor was I. But LEOs and TSA are neither our parents nor our big brother....although.....
Bottom line: when dealing with LEOs and other 'authorities' acting like bullies there are only three appropriate phrases:
"Charge me or release me."
"I would like to have my attorney present."
and
" "
The last one is the most important....
The attorney request and silence are very good ideas, especially when we're talking about a potentially significant criminal charge. However, when we're talking about an infraction, the above are not the only three appropriate phrases.
Quite often, you can avoid citation if you just let the cop give you a two-minute lecture on the importance of coming to complete stop, not jaywalking, etc. It's up to you, of course, but I'm usually interested in continuing with my day and not hanging out with a cop for 15-20 minutes being written up.