Speaker 1: Hi, I'm Jason Flamm and I'm the host of Wrongful
Speaker 1: Conviction with Jason Flamm.
Speaker 2: And I'm Robbia Jaudry, attorney and co host of Undisclosed.
Speaker 1: So we want to talk to you today about your
Speaker 1: rights and how they relate to interactions with the police. So, Robbia,
Speaker 1: let's say you're driving along and you see flashing lights
Speaker 1: in your rear view mirror. Now, no matter who you are,
Speaker 1: what's the first thought that comes to mind? Oh? Fuck, yeah,
Speaker 1: that's right. Oh fuck. No one likes getting pulled over.
Speaker 1: At the very best, you're getting off of the warning.
Speaker 1: And we've all seen video evidence of everyone's worst fears
Speaker 1: becoming real. Now, what are some tips to keep this
Speaker 1: situation from escalating?
Speaker 2: Yep, we've all seen those videos. So here's a few
Speaker 2: ways to make sure that doesn't happen. Now, if you're
Speaker 2: pulled over in your car, if possible, try to stop
Speaker 2: in a well hit area, but certainly do not lead
Speaker 2: any police officers on chase. Then roll down your window halfway,
Speaker 2: turn off the car, put your hands on the steering wheel,
Speaker 2: and make no sudden movements. We know how that could
Speaker 2: turn out. If you're asked provide your license, registration insurance.
Speaker 2: It's always a good idea to have those documents just
Speaker 2: organized and ready to go anytime you need them, instead
Speaker 2: of having to search around in the moment. I remember,
Speaker 2: you have the right to remain silent. You don't have
Speaker 2: to answer any questions at all. You can state loudly
Speaker 2: I have the right to remain silent, and I am
Speaker 2: exercising my right. I will not answer any questions. You
Speaker 2: also don't have to consent to a search of your
Speaker 2: person or your belongings. And if you don't consent, make
Speaker 2: sure they know it. Say I do not consent to
Speaker 2: a search of my person or my belongings. I'm not
Speaker 2: saying this will stop the search, but it might help
Speaker 2: you legally down the road. Now, the police don't need
Speaker 2: search warrants for items that are in plane view, so
Speaker 2: make sure to keep private items out of sight. Now,
Speaker 2: if you're a passenger in a car that's been pulled over,
Speaker 2: then you can ask if you're free to leave. And finally,
Speaker 2: just remember this look. If you're being arrested, do not
Speaker 2: resist arrest. It does not end well.
Speaker 1: Our goal is to help you stay safe during these
Speaker 1: interactions and keep yourself out of jail and out of
Speaker 1: harm's way, so listen up. There's even an app called
Speaker 1: pulled Over by the Police. It's on the iPhone. It
Speaker 1: automatically records your interactions. All you have to do is
Speaker 1: say to Siri, Hey, Siri, I'm being pulled over by police.
Speaker 1: But you have to download the app first, so to
Speaker 1: learn more and get involved, listen to Undisclosed.
Speaker 2: And listen to Wrongful Conviction podcasts.
Speaker 1: These are your legal rights
Speaker 2: Know them, understand them, and exercise them.