probably_inside t1_jcbeho3 wrote on March 15, 2023 at 5:05 PM

This sounds like a good example of don't consent without a warrant, and don't talk without a lawyer.

LeeOblivious OP t1_jcbf9fv wrote on March 15, 2023 at 5:10 PM

Sadly I do not think it would have mattered in this case as his personal info would have already been taken by the officer for the accident and the firearm was in plain sight. So if he had not provided the expungement paperwork to her, he still would have been arrested. Him having provided it, just makes it that much more damming on the officer.

hopelesswriter1 t1_jccgier wrote on March 15, 2023 at 8:58 PM

Still a good reminder of the best advice that one has when dealing with the police: “It’s shut the fuck up Friday”

QuarterInchSocket t1_jccvgkm wrote on March 15, 2023 at 10:36 PM

Sorry but no. That doesn't even make sense. The accident wasn't his fault, so he did everything he was supposed to do. How are you going to be a victim in an accident, call the cops, then just say nothing when they show up??

hopelesswriter1 t1_jcd04ax wrote on March 15, 2023 at 11:08 PM

You’re misunderstanding. Yes, he was screwed because cops are bullies so they’re going to bully him if given the chance, especially if they think they can get away with it. They probably will in the end still. Qualified immunity and all that.

I was saying, that the comment replying to the OP is still correct in the general that this is a a lesson on why you STFU if cops talk with you. Give them an inch, and they’ll take a mile.