Actually.. no, the cop said, "Because you were not following my instructions".
I think, this was a pretty honest answer. He WAS arresting him because Massey was not doing what Gardner wanted him to do.
BTW>> Thanks much for all the post regarding arrest instructions etc. It is helpful to the discussion for all of us to know what the law actually says.
One other point that has not been addressed on this thread: What does the law say about the officer's search of the car at the end of the tape? Why did he do this? Was there probably cause? Any reason at all? Was that legal? Or... is this just another example of something routinely done by practically all cops... w/o regard for necessity or legality??
“One other point that has not been addressed on this thread: What does the law say about the officer’s search of the car at the end of the tape? Why did he do this? Was there probably cause? Any reason at all? Was that legal? Or... is this just another example of something routinely done by practically all cops... w/o regard for necessity or legality??”
IMO he was trying to find something else to use against Massey. If the Massey was the only adult I can see it needing to be searched and impounded. However with another adult who had a legal interest in the vehicle I don’t see where there is necessity or legality.
For all you cops out there. Most of you won’t agree that the cop was wrong. The common attitude here by cops seems to be condescending (at best) towards citizens . Some of advocated shooting Massey, clubbing him and so on.
Don’t be surprised as your support base in society continues to decline.