Summary of Cops at Front Door: What Should You Do? #law #education
Main Ideas
- Do Not Open the Door Immediately: When police come to your door, do not simply open it without verifying their authority.
- Ask for a Warrant: If the police request entry, ask if they have a warrant. If they do not, you can refuse to talk to them.
- Request to See the Warrant: If the police claim to have a warrant, ask them to slide it under the door for you to review, ensuring its legitimacy.
- Know Your Rights: You have the right to remain silent and do not have to answer any questions from the police, even if they have a warrant.
- Invoke Your Rights: If questioned, you can state that you invoke your right to remain silent and request to speak with a lawyer.
Instructions
- When Police Arrive:
- Do Not Open the Door Immediately.
- Ask, “Do you have a warrant?”
- If no warrant: “I don’t want to talk to you.”
- If they say they have a warrant: “Please slide it under the door.”
- Review the warrant for legitimacy.
- During Interaction:
Speakers/Sources Featured
The video does not specify individual speakers but presents general advice on legal rights when interacting with law enforcement.
Notable Quotes
— 00:14 — « Hey can I come through hmm do you have a warrant uh yes okay psych idiot. »
— 00:24 — « Even if the cops say they have a warrant ask them to slip it under the doors proof and to make sure it's legitimate. »
— 00:47 — « You always have the right to remain silent even if the cops have a warrant you don't have to answer their questions. »
Category
Educational