In yet another huge blow to our Constitution, the Supreme Court ruled in Jan 2015 that a police officer can violate your 4th Amendment rights if they make a ‘reasonable’ mistake regarding the law.
If you are ignorant of the law, that is no excuse, but if a cop is ignorant of the law, he can violate your rights.
As incredible as it sounds, any cop can ‘play dumb’ and proceed to do anything he wants to you and feel secure that his excuse of ignorance will shield him.
How in the hell can a cop be expected to uphold the law if he doesn’t even know the law?
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Cops are not lawyers. They have a level of understanding of the laws as they pertain to violations. They are not the jury but they do act on probable cause. Their job is to present a presence that will deter crimes and apprehend perpetrators. They are thrust into situations that require varying degrees of force that is dictated by the threat. There is much room for error. I strongly suggest that if you find yourself facing this force you should expose your willingness to cooperate. Give up. If a violation to your rights does occur the court is the best place to protest. Stay out of situations that involve police. Don’t resist. Cooperate fully. Otherwise you will be treated like a possibly dangerous criminal.
Wow that’s a picture of an army, or gang
Again, most of you armchair lawyers are stupid. The Court changes the rules for the fourth amendment EVERY time they sit. EVERY YEAR. In 33 years in law enforcement I can articulate 22 major changes. Can you? This doesn’t include lower courts, and because states can give more rights, just not fewer, almost every state changes every year. The courts have no one to blame but themselves for spreading confusion for 250 years.
How can they uphold the law if they don’t know what it is?????????????
Don’t disagree with the sentiment but if you really think the US is a totalitarian government, you are sadly under educated. Just look how the GOP treats the President! Think that works in real dictatorships? Skip the tired comments about “both” parties being the same and part of it. Not even close!
Judith! What on earth are you talking about? Court put in their place???? Just because they occasionally don’t agree with what ever petty opinion you have doesn’t mean they are not doing their Cons$#%&!@*utional duty. I have hated some of the decisions myself (like making Bush President and the campaign finance fiasco) Don’t you understand the concept of Checks and balances?
I see this idiotic decision costing the lives of LEOs…If they don’t know the law they aren’t QUALIFIED to hold the position…that makes them vigilantes!!! Most citizens will protect themselves and that isn’t a crime whether you’re wearing a uniform or not!!
they will die !!!!
obama’s gastopo.
No. They must follow the law. This is not sharia in the US. They should be tested regularly, yearly. If they cant p$#%&!@*, fire them.