Rakkhead :
Officer, I have not broken any laws, and you have not articulated any reasonable suspicion that I have, am, or will commit a crime. Therefore, you may not lawfully detain me or demand identification. I am not required to assist in any investigation, and my refusal to do so is not obstruction, which requires a physical act. Exercising constitutional rights may not be construed as a crime. If you attempt to detain me unlawfully, I will invoke my Fifth Amendment right to remain silent. As this is a consensual encounter, I now withdraw my consent. Understanding Any further engagement without cause constitutes the crime of harassment. Understanding that ignorance of the law is no defense, do you understand my rights and the limits of your authority under color of law as explained to you?
Ignorance of the law is no defense.
18 U.S. Code § 242 makes it a federal crime for anyone acting under “color of law”—such as a police officer or government official—to willfully deprive another person of rights protected by the Constitution or federal law. Common violations include excessive force, false arrest, or discriminatory treatment. Penalties vary: up to 1 year in prison for basic offenses, up to 10 years if bodily injury occurs or a weapon is used, and life imprisonment or the death penalty if the violation results in death. This law is a cornerstone for prosecuting civil rights abuses by officials in positions of authority.
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