Beastmode Arrested

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Quote: Originally Posted by ExtremeGamer

Why in God's name does he have a loaded firearm? I mean, seriously. This guy can't stay out of trouble and will be in the same place Plaxico is very shortly from the sounds of it.

Not only that, but why in God's name would you ever consent to a search of your vehicle when you get pulled over in the first place? Especially when you have something to hide. Not smart at all. A cop NEVER has the right to search your vehicle in a routine traffic stop no matter what he does or does not tell you, period. I have only been pulled over three times in my life, two of which times I was asked by the officer if he could search my vehicle. Both times I replied with, "I do not consent to any searches, sir. Are you detaining me or am I free to go?" Both times I was dismissed immediately. It's high time that the American public gets familiar with their rights.

http://www.flexyourrights.org

[Unforgiven]

Quote: Originally Posted by ThreeKing

Great question. I don't for the life of me understand why these guys have to carry heat. Are they that much of a target??

While I don't like the idea of it, I probably would carry one. Given the recent histories of Sean Taylor, Darrent Williams, the tackle from the Jaguars I believe ( I think he had to get his leg amputated? ) .. its just becoming a little too frequent for my tastes, and I wouldn't want to die the same way my favorite player did

[marktg30]

If you look at who these guys surround themselves with its no surprise.

[muggins]

If I lived in Oakland I'd have a weapon, too. I'd probably have it licensed, though, and I'm not a professional athlete. He should probably stick to Buffalo for a couple years.

[snepp]

I'm shocked.

[KingV2k3]

Second time in less than a year...

Not sure if you guys were aware of this cl*sterf*ck from last June:

http://www.wkbw.com/news/local/19442684.html

[Howie75]

Quote: Originally Posted by Dislimb

Not only that, but why in God's name would you ever consent to a search of your vehicle when you get pulled over in the first place? Especially when you have something to hide. Not smart at all. A cop NEVER has the right to search your vehicle in a routine traffic stop no matter what he does or does not tell you, period. I have only been pulled over three times in my life, two of which times I was asked by the officer if he could search my vehicle. Both times I replied with, "I do not consent to any searches, sir. Are you detaining me or am I free to go?" Both times I was dismissed immediately. It's high time that the American public gets familiar with their rights. http://www.flexyourrights.org

Cops NEVER have the right to search someone on a routine traffic stop?

They do so all the time. You certainly have the right to deny them a consentual search but they have many ways to conduct a search with probable cause. The vast majority of narcotics and weapons cases begin as "routine traffic stops".

[slickdtc]

Ugh...

When reading the article it sounded like a DWB. Funny thing is, just got done reading a Rick Reilly article about DWB's when I saw this on ESPN.com.

Regardless, he's the idiot who had the illegal gun. Didn't they learn from Plaxico?

People amaze me on a consistent basis.