"Slander Fu" wrote in message
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> On 28-Aug-2010, Robin wrote:
>
>> Somebody else's purse? I cannot believe that she hasnt learned to do
>> that right to remain silent thingy..
>
> A traffic stop like that is one of those rare times when a smart,
> knowledeable person might try talking their way out of the situation. As
> long as you make it clear that you do not consent to a voluntary search
> and
> that you're only cooperating with the LEO's by their request--and you've
> got
> witnesses--you've sorta got a free pass, because the admissibility of any
> statements you make hinges on whether the cops had probable cause for the
> stop in the first place. Sorta risky, but some savvy street guys make it
> work regularly.
>
> Of course, you say, Hilton's too stupid for that...but she may end up
> walking on that argument in court. That is, her defense counsel will
> argue,
> "Even Paris Hilton isn't stupid enough to ask to retrieve lip balm in
> front
> of the police from a purse that she knew contained cocaine." Even lame
> explanations like that are often enough to establish reasonable doubt with
> a
> jury.
Actually, I believe she's that stupid. In fact, I believe she's mentally-
challenged.
Kris
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