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David Nathanson<p>👍👍👍 <a href="https://esq.social/tags/STFUfriday" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>STFUfriday</span></a></p>
David Nathanson<p>As with every <a href="https://esq.social/tags/STFUfriday" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>STFUfriday</span></a> post, I'm a lawyer in the USA. These comments are based on law in the USA. (And they apply to all people in the USA, whether or not they are citizens.) Some US states provide more protections than this. /end</p>
David Nathanson<p>It’s <a href="https://esq.social/tags/STFUfriday" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>STFUfriday</span></a>! </p><p>When cops ask you questions, ask for a lawyer and then STFU:</p><p>- I am not discussing how I’m doing or where I’m going.</p><p>- Am I free to leave?</p><p>- I am not answering any questions.</p><p>- If they ask to search anything: "I do not consent to a search."</p><p>- I want to talk to a lawyer.</p><p>No thread, just a reminder that whatever it is can wait until *after* you talk to a lawyer.</p><p>Keep it simple. "No. I'm not answering questions. I want a lawyer." </p><p>Like Dikembe said, "no, no, no." /1</p>
Walt Mankowski<p>Thanks to the success of <a href="https://hachyderm.io/tags/STFUfriday" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>STFUfriday</span></a>, all suspects now reply “Am I free to go?" whenever Columbo asks if he can ask them one more question.</p><p><a href="https://hachyderm.io/tags/ModernProblemsForOldTVCharacters" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ModernProblemsForOldTVCharacters</span></a><br><a href="https://hachyderm.io/tags/HashTagGames" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>HashTagGames</span></a></p>
David Nathanson<p>As with every <a href="https://esq.social/tags/STFUfriday" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>STFUfriday</span></a> post, I'm a lawyer in the USA. These comments are based on law in the USA. (And they apply to all people in the USA, whether or not they are citizens.) Some US states provide more protections than this. /end</p>
David Nathanson<p>It’s <a href="https://esq.social/tags/STFUfriday" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>STFUfriday</span></a>! </p><p>When cops ask you questions, ask for a lawyer and then STFU:</p><p>- I am not discussing how I’m doing or where I’m going.</p><p>- Am I free to leave?</p><p>- I am not answering any questions.</p><p>- If they ask to search anything: "I do not consent to a search."</p><p>- I want to talk to a lawyer.</p><p>If you are subpoenaed to a grand jury, call time out!</p><p>Grand juries are often used to intimidate activists.</p><p>Before responding to the subpoena or answering any questions, TIME OUT! 🧵</p>
David Nathanson<p>All I can say is clearly assert your rights and keep yourself safe. The law will not save us, but it’s a tool we can use while real organizing happens elsewhere. Shout out to the people in the street. </p><p>As with every <a href="https://esq.social/tags/STFUfriday" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>STFUfriday</span></a> post, I'm a lawyer in the USA. These comments are based on law in the USA. (And they apply to all people in the USA, whether or not they are citizens.) Some US states provide more protections than this. /end</p>
David Nathanson<p>It’s <a href="https://esq.social/tags/STFUfriday" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>STFUfriday</span></a>! <br>When cops ask you questions, ask for a lawyer and then STFU:</p><p>- I am not discussing how I’m doing or where I’m going.</p><p>- Am I free to leave?</p><p>- I am not answering any questions.</p><p>- If they ask to search anything: "I do not consent to a search."</p><p>- I want to talk to a lawyer.</p><p>Our non-citizen siblings are in danger in the US. Here’s something worth a read.</p><p><a href="https://www.aclu.org/know-your-rights/immigrants-rights#i-was-stopped-by-police-ice-or-border-patrol-while-in-transit" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">aclu.org/know-your-rights/immi</span><span class="invisible">grants-rights#i-was-stopped-by-police-ice-or-border-patrol-while-in-transit</span></a></p><p>The government is defying the law in many cases. I'm not sure what to do with that as a lawyer 🧵</p>
Kevin Karhan :verified:<p><a href="https://infosec.space/tags/STFUfriday" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>STFUfriday</span></a> auf <a href="https://infosec.space/tags/deutsch" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>deutsch</span></a>:</p><blockquote><p>Ein Beschuldigter sollte bei Kontakt mit der Polizei immer von seinem Schweigerecht gemäß § 136 StPO Gebrauch machen. Das gilt auch außerhalb klassischer Vernehmungssituationen, insbesondere bei einer Durchsuchung von Wohnung oder Büro. Hiervon gibt es keine Ausnahme.</p></blockquote><p>Quelle: <a href="https://fachanwalt-strafrecht-muenchen.org" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">fachanwalt-strafrecht-muenchen</span><span class="invisible">.org</span></a></p><p>Hier selbe Ansage zum Anschaun:<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZvwDwzlvm7w" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="">youtube.com/watch?v=ZvwDwzlvm7w</span><span class="invisible"></span></a></p><p><a href="https://infosec.space/tags/NotLegalAdvice" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>NotLegalAdvice</span></a> <a href="https://infosec.space/tags/STFUfridayIsEveryDay" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>STFUfridayIsEveryDay</span></a> <a href="https://infosec.space/tags/STFUfridays" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>STFUfridays</span></a></p>
Alan Bucknam<p>If they ask, always say “no.” Then follow the standard <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/STFUfriday" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>STFUfriday</span></a> rules. <a href="https://mstdn.social/@coloradosun/114297777748595265" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">mstdn.social/@coloradosun/1142</span><span class="invisible">97777748595265</span></a></p>
your auntifa liza 🇵🇷 🦛 🦦<p>HELLO <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/HandsOff" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>HandsOff</span></a> and <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/ElbowsUp" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ElbowsUp</span></a> lovelies, here’s some more <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/protests" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>protests</span></a> tips shared in the replies:</p><p>- wear earplugs. if you have noise cancelling earphones, that’ll do fine.</p><p>- don’t wear contact lenses. if you get pepper-sprayed, maalox diluted in water has been a tried a true.</p><p>- GOGGIES! if your bringing your pets, bring water and snacks for them.</p><p>- as i’ve said now numerous times, every day is <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/STFUFriday" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>STFUFriday</span></a> : DON’T TALK TO COPS</p><p>HAVE FUN AND BASK IN THE <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/solidarity" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>solidarity</span></a></p>
your auntifa liza 🇵🇷 🦛 🦦<p>NOW THE DON’TS</p><p>- to paraphrase <span class="h-card" translate="no"><a href="https://esq.social/@D_J_Nathanson" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>D_J_Nathanson</span></a></span> every day is <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/STFUfriday" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>STFUfriday</span></a> and you never, ever talk to a cop, ESPECIALLY during protest.</p><p> <a href="https://esq.social/@D_J_Nathanson/114281947496926860" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">esq.social/@D_J_Nathanson/1142</span><span class="invisible">81947496926860</span></a></p><p>i always canvas all the points of entry and exit for a manif and especially check where cop cars are posted because they are there to block you. </p><p>but you know who i also look for: <br> - firefighters <br> - National Lawyers Guild </p><p>in NYC, all EMS at manifs is done by FDNY. you need to ask a question or need help? go find FDNY… 🧵</p>
David Nathanson<p>As with every <a href="https://esq.social/tags/STFUfriday" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>STFUfriday</span></a> post, I'm a lawyer in the USA. These comments are based on law in the USA. (And they apply to all people in the USA, whether or not they are citizens.) Some US states provide more protections than this. /end</p>
David Nathanson<p>It’s <a href="https://esq.social/tags/STFUfriday" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>STFUfriday</span></a>! </p><p>When cops ask you questions, ask for a lawyer and then STFU:</p><p>- I am not discussing how I’m doing or where I’m going.</p><p>- Am I free to leave?</p><p>- I am not answering any questions.</p><p>- If they ask to search anything: "I do not consent to a search."</p><p>- I want to talk to a lawyer.</p><p>I love that people are doing the beautiful struggle tomorrow.</p><p>Here are some resources that you might review in advance.</p><p><a href="https://www.aclum.org/en/know-your-rights/know-your-rights-general-guidance-demonstrations-and-protests" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">aclum.org/en/know-your-rights/</span><span class="invisible">know-your-rights-general-guidance-demonstrations-and-protests</span></a></p><p><a href="https://ssd.eff.org/module/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="">ssd.eff.org/module/</span><span class="invisible"></span></a></p><p><a href="https://www.nlg.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Know-Your-Rights-Booklet-2022.pdfattending-protest" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">nlg.org/wp-content/uploads/202</span><span class="invisible">2/06/Know-Your-Rights-Booklet-2022.pdfattending-protest</span></a></p>
Grease the Subtle<p><span class="h-card" translate="no"><a href="https://esq.social/@D_J_Nathanson" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>D_J_Nathanson</span></a></span> everything I learned in my criminal justice bachelor's program confirms this. Especially the rules of evidence and constitutional law parts, however long those are still valid. Also, law enforcement are not compelled to tell the truth during questioning, so best just to <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/STFUfriday" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>STFUfriday</span></a> 👍</p>
David Nathanson<p>Lying to the FBI that you don't know XYZ person is a federal crime. And it is possibly a crime to lie to cops in many states. Call a lawyer. STFU.</p><p>The vast majority of times where I have called cops on behalf of someone, visits stopped and charges did not follow.</p><p>As with every <a href="https://esq.social/tags/STFUfriday" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>STFUfriday</span></a> post, I'm a lawyer in the USA. These comments are based on law in the USA. (And they apply to all people in the USA, whether or not they are citizens.) Some US states provide more protections than this. /end</p>
David Nathanson<p>It’s <a href="https://esq.social/tags/STFUfriday" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>STFUfriday</span></a>! </p><p>When cops ask you questions, ask for a lawyer and then STFU:</p><p>- I am not discussing how I’m doing or where I’m going.</p><p>- Am I free to leave?</p><p>- I am not answering any questions.</p><p>- If they ask to search anything: "I do not consent to a search."</p><p>- I want to talk to a lawyer.</p><p>Cops or the FBI may come to your door asking about someone else. Maybe that's a lie, maybe not. Either way, say, "I want to talk to a lawyer first." DO NOT LIE THAT YOU DO NOT KNOW THEM! STFU! /1</p>
David Nathanson<p>As with every <a href="https://esq.social/tags/STFUfriday" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>STFUfriday</span></a> post, I'm a lawyer in the USA. These comments are based on law in the USA. (And they apply to all people in the USA, whether or not they are citizens.) Some US states provide more protections than this. /end</p>
David Nathanson<p>It’s <a href="https://esq.social/tags/STFUfriday" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>STFUfriday</span></a>! </p><p>When cops ask you questions, ask for a lawyer and then STFU:</p><p>- I am not discussing how I’m doing or where I’m going.</p><p>- Am I free to leave?</p><p>- I am not answering any questions.</p><p>- If they ask to search anything: "I do not consent to a search."</p><p>- I want to talk to a lawyer.</p><p>It's March. And talking to the cops without a lawyer is madness.</p><p>If cops start questioning you ...</p>
Katrina Katrinka :donor:<p><span class="h-card" translate="no"><a href="https://m.ai6yr.org/@exador23" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>exador23</span></a></span> <span class="h-card" translate="no"><a href="https://m.ai6yr.org/@ai6yr" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>ai6yr</span></a></span> <br>No. See <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/STFUFriday" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>STFUFriday</span></a> posts for accurate, legal advice. </p><p>Due to a Supreme Court case, you must clearly state you're invoking your right to remain silent and that you want to speak to your lawyer. Then, STFU.</p>