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[–] BigWheelPowerBrakeSlider@lemmy.world 71 points 11 months ago (2 children)

You can resist an unlawful arrest. But good luck with that in the real world.

[–] Kedly@lemm.ee 12 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) (1 children)

Yeah at this point I feel like thats only technically possible, as even if the arrest was found to be unlawful, they'll claim something else you did in defending yourself was illegal afterwards

[–] Daft_ish@lemmy.world 3 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

Meh, if it's truly unlawful the DA will drop the charges. Until then you are subject to whatever bullshit the cop subjects you to with virtual impunity. Slap you with disorderly conduct, arrested. Or say they arrested you because you were resisting arrest.

[–] Maggoty@lemmy.world 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

The slew of convictions for nothing more than resisting arrest would seem to suggest that's outdated knowledge.

[–] BigWheelPowerBrakeSlider@lemmy.world 2 points 10 months ago (1 children)

One might think so based on real world application; however it's true. And while true, I don't recommend it as a first line defense.

[–] Maggoty@lemmy.world 1 points 10 months ago

Yup I'm just trying to say it's abuse doesn't invalidate it.