How exactly can one be under arrest for strictly resisting arrest?

[FelixDeCat]

Must one be under arrest to begin with?

I was watching an episode of "Party Police" on CourtTV a minute ago and the over zealous cops told the perp "you are under arrest for resisting arrest!" as they were sitting on the guys face and twisiting his arms for "not being cooperative".

I dont know if you watch this show, but the cops revel in being heavy handed and laying down every letter of the law. Kind of like calling in SWAT for littering. :shocked:

Its way over the top.

 

[jlee]

*speculation*

They are being arrested for resisting the officers' actions (which were probably to detain them).

 

[FelixDeCat]

Originally posted by: CadetLee
*speculation*

They are being arrested for resisting the officers actions (which were probably to detain them).

I guess that makes sense.

 

[Sluggo]

Originally posted by: CadetLee
*speculation*

They are being arrested for resisting the officers actions (which were probably to detain them).

I agree

Was this the guy in red shorts that slugged his g/f? Happened to surf by the same show earlier.

 

[FelixDeCat]

Originally posted by: Sluggo

Originally posted by: CadetLee
*speculation*

They are being arrested for resisting the officers actions (which were probably to detain them).

I agree

Was this the guy in red shorts that slugged his g/f? Happened to surf by the same show earlier.

Yeah thats the man. He tried to be a tuffguy, so they ruffed him up and made him scream uncle to teach him a lesson. Your tax dollars at work!

 

[SmoochyTX]

Originally posted by: FelixDeKat

Originally posted by: Sluggo

Originally posted by: CadetLee
*speculation*

They are being arrested for resisting the officers actions (which were probably to detain them).

I agree

Was this the guy in red shorts that slugged his g/f? Happened to surf by the same show earlier.

Yeah thats the man. He tried to be a tuffguy, so they ruffed him up and made him scream uncle to teach him a lesson. Your tax dollars at work!

So what's the problem?

 

[Sluggo]

Originally posted by: FelixDeKat

Originally posted by: Sluggo

Originally posted by: CadetLee
*speculation*

They are being arrested for resisting the officers actions (which were probably to detain them).

I agree

Was this the guy in red shorts that slugged his g/f? Happened to surf by the same show earlier.

Yeah thats the man. He tried to be a tuffguy, so they ruffed him up and made him scream uncle to teach him a lesson. Your tax dollars at work!

IMHO if the guy hit his g/f in the face, he deserved a whole damn lot worse than what he got.

 

[FelixDeCat]

Hey Im not condoning it. He deserves what he gets! But you know the cops do that all time, and not just to wife beaters but anyone who gets "uppity".

 

[SmoochyTX]

Originally posted by: FelixDeKat
Hey Im not condoning it. He deserves what he gets! But you know the cops do that all time, and not just to wife beaters but anyone who gets "uppity".

So???

 

[FelixDeCat]

Originally posted by: SmoochyTX

Originally posted by: FelixDeKat
Hey Im not condoning it. He deserves what he gets! But you know the cops do that all time, and not just to wife beaters but anyone who gets "uppity".

So???

So!? :laugh:

If I want to get uppity damnit, Ill get uppity!! But I dont need to get stomped on just for getting uppity!! :beer:



(And btw in real life, I dont get uppity. Its just yes sir / no sir because I do have respect for the tough job they have to do. Even if I get mad over a questionable ticket, I just wait to fight it later rather than try to resolve it on the spot)

 

[SmoochyTX]

Originally posted by: FelixDeKat

Originally posted by: SmoochyTX

Originally posted by: FelixDeKat
Hey Im not condoning it. He deserves what he gets! But you know the cops do that all time, and not just to wife beaters but anyone who gets "uppity".

So???

So!? :laugh:

If I want to get uppity damnit, Ill get uppity!! But I dont need to get stomped on just for getting uppity!! :beer:



(And btw in real life, I dont get uppity. Its just yes sir / no sir because I do have respect for the tough job they have to do. Even if I get mad over a questionable ticket, I just wait to fight it later rather than try to resolve it on the spot)

You can't really compare getting 'uppity' with a police officer with getting 'uppity' with an IT geek. The geek might be able to control your access but he sure as hell can't put you in jail.

When a cop asks you something you respond truthfully. If he tells you to do something you do it. He doesn't care how fast your upload speed is.

:beer:

 

[OrganizedChaos]

obstructing an officer
obstructing arrest
and
resisting arrest all seem to be interchangeable

 

[FelixDeCat]

Originally posted by: OrganizedChaos
obstructing an officer
obstructing arrest
and
resisting arrest all seem to be interchangeable

I call bs! :|

 

[FoBoT]

i gotta watch that show, sound good!

 

[Rastus]

Don't forget obstruction of justice. Martha Stewart went to jail for covering up activities that weren't illegal in the first place.

 

[FelixDeCat]

Originally posted by: Rastus
Don't forget obstruction of justice. Martha Stewart went to jail for covering up activities that weren't illegal in the first place.

Insider trading isnt illegal?

 

[fitzov]

Originally posted by: FelixDeKat

Originally posted by: Rastus
Don't forget obstruction of justice. Martha Stewart went to jail for covering up activities that weren't illegal in the first place.

Insider trading isnt illegal?

I don't believe she was actually charged with insider trading.