There is no requirement in FL, as in most states, to show photo ID to the police at all. The only mention of having to produce ID in FL is having to identify yourself if questioned by a cop in reference to loitering. (FL statue [SIZE=-1]856.021-Loitering or prowling). Otherwise, outside the usual places/times you need photo ID---driving a car, etc.---showing ID is not required in that state. You don't even need to identify yourself.
(2) Among the circumstances which may be considered in determining whether such alarm or immediate concern is warranted is the fact that the person takes flight upon appearance of a law enforcement officer, refuses to identify himself or herself, or manifestly endeavors to conceal himself or herself or any object. Unless flight by the person or other circumstance makes it impracticable, a law enforcement officer shall, prior to any arrest for an offense under this section, afford the person an opportunity to dispel any alarm or immediate concern which would otherwise be warranted by requesting the person to identify himself or herself and explain his or her presence and conduct. No person shall be convicted of an offense under this section if the law enforcement officer did not comply with this procedure or if it appears at trial that the explanation given by the person is true and, if believed by the officer at the time, would have dispelled the alarm or immediate concern.
did the cops lose control when they tased him while tightly holding on?
both sides seemed happy to escalate the situation
arguing with the cops always turns out good. people should keep doing that. if you do something wrong, just freaking deal with it like a normal person. trying to be billy badass because you got caught jay walking makes a lot of sense.
also, they tasered the wrong person. that woman has an annoying voice. i almost wonder if this was setup to try and make the police look bad.
You must have missed the memo; trolling cops on camera is America's new hobby. Gotta fight the Man at every turn or you're not a true patriot, right?
the longer i watch the video the more i am sure the person with the camera and the person jaywalking set the whole thing up. i'm guessing they hope for some camera time on the news and some cash for their story. hopefully they just get thrown in jail instead. badgering the police to make a youtube video is a waste of time.
Your point of view is so simplistic. Obviously the guy is irrational for escalating the situation this far and why should the cops put themselves at risk? How do you suggest the cop should have subdued him? They can't just let him walk away.
This. The incident was completely unnecessary. When a police asks for ID you provide it. Not doing so will ultimately result in an arrest. These people just want to generate hits on Youtube.
Lessons from the story:
1. Cops can and will attempt to write tickets for the most frivolous infractions because they've de-evolved into glorified tax collectors.
2. Cops will use tasers if you attempt to argue with them.
3. While, at times, the police may be in the wrong and you have every legal right to refuse to comply with illegal or unwarranted search or seizure, also realize you are dealing with human beings and their adrenaline is flowing. Be aware that a physical altercation is likely to follow and you will be at an automatic physical and legal disadvantage.
Your point of view is so simplistic. Obviously the guy is irrational for escalating the situation this far and why should the cops put themselves at risk? How do you suggest the cop should have subdued him? They can't just let him walk away.
I think his point is that you shouldn't get a ticket for jaywalking. Jaywalking should be legal, but the car should have the right of way. Get smoked by a car - the driver has 0 fault. People will learn to get the fuck out of the way.not so frivolous when a jaywalker can easily get someone killed...
Also can't the police ask you for your ID just because they want to?
I don't know. Use a gun? This is pathetic. Cops get all this training for hand to hand combat and shooting but they still resort to lame non-lethal weapons. Somewhere out there, Mel Gibson is spinning in his grave.
I think his point is that you shouldn't get a ticket for jaywalking. Jaywalking should be legal, but the car should have the right of way. Get smoked by a car - the driver has 0 fault. People will learn to get the fuck out of the way.
I think his point is that you shouldn't get a ticket for jaywalking. Jaywalking should be legal, but the car should have the right of way. Get smoked by a car - the driver has 0 fault. People will learn to get the fuck out of the way.