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Re: Story Hits the Gothamist (Re: I was taken in handcuffs for photography at the Freeman St Sta) |
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Posted by mtk52983 on Tue Feb 17 19:41:45 2009, in response to Re: Story Hits the Gothamist (Re: I was taken in handcuffs for photography at the Freeman St Sta), posted by BMTLines on Tue Feb 17 13:27:14 2009. I am not suggesting that you bend over and grab your ankles. What I am suggesting is that you calmly explain your position and if necessary have a print out with the rule highlighted. My experience has been it is best to be apologetic: "I am sorry officer ____ if my photography was an issue. From my understanding based on this [show the highlighted law] I thought it was legal." Make the cop have to explain to you why the behavior is illegal because you can then use that against them later on if they still give you a ticket. Many times the officer will read it over, as long as you do not shove it in their face, and see that you are right and tell you just to be more discrete. The key is not to get defensive because that is what the cop exploits. If the cop starts getting snippy with you always remain polite and fight the ticket later on as there is a lot more "real" laws that they can hit you with when you raise your voice. Kinda hard to claim disorderly conduct if you have never raised your voice and never challenged their authority. |
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