Don’t go all wobbly on us now, caligatrux.
Take another look at the video. It doesn’t matter if the cop was just following orders. At no time does he say “Do as I instruct, or you’re under arrest.” At a minimum, he should have made that clear. But no. He just exploded, and arrested her. He was out of control.
In the video the nurse cites what rules she is trying to follow. But the cop doesn’t say what law she is supposedly breaking. People threatened with arrest have the right to know why they are in trouble - just what law they are breaking.
And one more thing (sorry). How tough would have it been for the cop to get an electronic warrant? It would have taken ten minutes, maybe. I wonder why the cop didn’t go that route. Perhaps it was because he knew no judge would issue one.
“People threatened with arrest have the right to know why they are in trouble - just what law they are breaking.”
No, they don’t. http://blogs.findlaw.com/blotter/2013/10/do-police-have-to-inform-you-of-your-charges.html
If you’re arrested, just don’t cause the situation to deteriorate further. Don’t comply and you risk being arrested. There is nothing you can do about it. No screaming can get you off. The only course of action is to comply. You can seek legal actions LATER, not during the time you are being arrested.