LAWYER: Do You Have to Roll the Window Down For the Cops? 👮‍♂️ #lawyerreacts

Lawyer answers your questions: Do you have to roll down the window for the cops? 👮

The short answer is, you do to provide your identifying information and your insurance. Otherwise, you are not legally required to keep it rolled down without a warrant.

However, and this is a BIG however... I have seen so many people get their windows broken by the cops, or even people aggressively yanked through broken glass because the cops claim they're in fear for their lives. This happens a lot when people have tinted windows or if they're giving the cops a lot of attitude or resistance.

So, if you are going to leave your window cracked during your encounter with the cops, be sure to be very polite, don't make any sudden movements, and be sure to keep your hands visible at all times. This will help you have an easier encounter with the cops.

[sharkdentures]

If your "attitude" determines if your Rights are violated, then they are NOT "Rights"!

[woodsmatful]

Remember kids, kidnapping and holding someone for ransom is illegal. Unless you're from the government.

[motorhomemac]

It's all about power and control, not about what's right or wrong.

[johnbonjovi]

To assume someone has the authority to break into your property and violently physically remove you because they claim they fear for their safety is beyond wild. Terry v Ohio may be one of the worst decided cases ever. Placing officer safety above individual liberty is tyrannical.

[ironvoice]

I am in fear for my safety because there is a barrier between a civilian and my ego.

[mattd]

If a cop feels safe enough to straight up break a window and escalate an "unsafe" situation then they never felt unsafe to begin with.

[ClockworkGearhead]

"When does this actually happen?"
In the presence of corruption.

[calvingreene]

Cops using claims of fear for their safety to violate people's rights is why cops need to fear for their safety.

[KevinMphotography]

Crazy how a cop can fear for their life, but citizens can’t. 🤷‍♂️

[jordanragin]

Being an asshole shouldn't get your rights violated

[shishiromura]

Dude if a cop said he fears for his safety after breaking MY window. They best fucking move.

[aGjfiebPeksowQpndLhd]

It's institutionalized narcissism

[Jerry-biie]

Cops ego's have to stop. I don't care about their safety. Terry vs Ohio has to stop. Qualified immunity also

[Lord-Of-Light]

You’re wrong, they use it as a basis to abuse you because they can

[tomc.]

It appears the citizen is afraid for their safety and that is why they don't roll down the window. When the police break the window and force him from the safety of his vehicle they are just proving that the citizen was correct in his fear. It is only paranoia if it does not become reality.

[jackmeyers]

"Rights? Waddaya need those for? Are ya up to something?"

[drucifer_too]

Humor me. How is the cop's safety being compromised by not rolling down the window?

[TorontoCanada]

100% did not answer to the legality at fucking all

[treefroga]

If they dont even roll down window to engage then how are they in can always walk away! Hold them accountable!

[DentZilber]

And that ALONE should be highly illegal for any "police" to do. Getting an attitude or having hurt "feewings" should never be a pretext to abuse a position.