[woollyone]

talking to a guy at happy hour a few months back, who told of how his wife was tazered and arrested for...get this...”resisting arrest without violence”.

Which immediately begged the questions...
So why was she tazered if she didn't use force?
A- “she argued with the cop”

So...what was she being arrested for that caused her to “
resist arrest without violence”?
A- “There were no other charges”

So...um...if she wasn't in the process of being arrested for a crime...um...why should she resist an event that wasn't happening in the first place?
A- “That's what we were wondering too”

So she was tazered for disagreement...without violence...and arrested for resisting arrest...an arrest that wasn't happening.

I had to clarify that with him and I still don't get it...

Arrested for resisting arrest...doesn't there have to be an original crime for which she was being charged and arrested? According to THAT scenario...anyone can be arrested for resisting arrest at any time with no cause...not original crime..

My head is gonna explode.

[Niteranger68]

I've heard of several instances where "resisting arrest" was used as a reason to arrest someone who wasn't going to be arrested otherwise. It seems like a "respect my authority" sort of issue.

[Wallace T.]

The best thing to do when pulled over by a police officer for a traffic violation is to shut up and hand over the license, proof of insurance, and registration. The lawman has a gun, handcuffs, and an effective license to be as mean as he cares to be. It is foolish to provoke them by saying anything. It may be unfair and unjust, but unless you want physical pain, humiliation, and high court and lawyer costs, compliance is the best advice.