So while the lead opinion initially would have reversed the conviction, because the court split evenly, 4-4, McLemore’s conviction in the trial court still stands. [More]All this and no warrant. Sounds like just the kind of thing the governed would consent to, no?
[Via bondmen]
“While cooperation with the police might have been wise, the failure to do so was not criminal..."
ReplyDeleteWell, if it does become criminal, nothing really changes. Under current practice, police will kill you if you are insufficiently submissive. I call it "Failure to Grovel". Daniel Shaver comes to mind, among others.