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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez asked former Biden family associate Tony Bobulinski about what crimes he alleges he witnessed President Biden commit during a House Oversight Committee hearing. CNN's Melanie Zanona breaks down the exchange.

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[–] doingthestuff@lemmy.world 28 points 3 months ago (11 children)

This is the conversation everyone should have with police when they demand ID.

[–] pmmeyourtits@ani.social 43 points 3 months ago (2 children)

That may get you shot.

Instead, read and react based on this article https://www.rocketlawyer.com/family-and-personal/general-legal-matters/legal-guide/police-stops-know-your-rights-when-pulled-over-or-questioned#:~:text=After%20you%20speak%20with%20the,is%20a%20crime%20in%20itself.

It's consistent with what I've seen other lawyers say and remember when the police are near it's always Shut The Fuck Up Friday.

[–] doingthestuff@lemmy.world 14 points 3 months ago (1 children)

If you're pulled over they can make up a crime, the laws around driving and vehicles are almost endless. Give them your ID. But if you're just on the sidewalk or something, start recording and ask them what crime you're suspected of. "Suspicious" or "I got a call" is not a crime.

[–] homesweethomeMrL@lemmy.world 11 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Also don't do two crimes at once. For example, you can either jaywalk or have crack in your pocket. But don't do both. Prioritize - it's the key to success.

[–] Viking_Hippie@lemmy.world 4 points 3 months ago (1 children)

So you're saying that I should finish plotting to overthrow the government of Myanmar and THEN rob a bank rather than try to do both at the same time?

[–] rhadamanth_nemes@lemmy.world 4 points 3 months ago

Nah that's just efficiency.

[–] quindraco@lemm.ee 8 points 3 months ago (1 children)

You have an inalienable right to stfu. Use it.

[–] pmmeyourtits@ani.social 5 points 3 months ago

Every day is Shut the fuck up Friday

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