re: #208 drcordell

Ah, I get it. The Constitution only applies if you are on your best behavior and ask the police to respect your rights “pretty please with a cherry on top.” As annoying as this may be to you, acting like a bloody prick is not against the law. Pissing off a Police officer by not “respecting his authoritah” is not against the law.

As protected under the Constitution, the police may only enter your home if they have a search warrant or have personally witnessed a felony. When Gates told Crowley to get out of his house, Crowley legally had no right to be inside the residence. This is not up for debate. Even Fox “News” legal analysts have stated as much on air. Here’s the video if you’re interested.
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So, it’s ok to yell and scream at a cop? Let’s do an experiment. You call the police and tell them someone is breaking into your house. When they arrive, start yelling at them, calling them names, refuse to cooperate, make references to their mother and see what happens. Let us know, ok?

Police have leeway in this matter, and it has been unheld by the SCOTUS many times. They cannot do an illegal search and seizure. But, Probable Cause will allow them to arrest someone for not cooperating with them.

This was an instance were a little manners would have stopped this at any time along the way. Gates will not be charged with a crime, but he was acting like an idiot. It’s not illegal to be an idiot, but it is very stupid to act like one when the cops are asking you questions.