To the stupid-ass punk who tried to jump me as I was riding down Mumford Road this evening:
1)If you’re going to do something illegal, don’t do it at 8:50 p.m., when the street is full of shoppers leaving the Mall. These people are otherwise known as “witnesses.”
2) When the guy on the bike stops and starts yelling at you, you shouldn’t look like you’re about to shit your saggy-ass pants. It totally ruins the gangster image.
3)Learn how to engage in witty repartee. Don’t simply repeat back what your intended victim says. Ex. When I said, “Grow up and get a fucking job,” saying back, “Why don’t you grow up and get a fucking job?” hardly puts the fear of God in me.
Seriously, dude, you looked like you were 14. Maybe if you stayed in at night and did your homework, you’d have higher career aspirations than trying to bike-jack folks on busy streets.
To the friend who kept telling the little punk to just drop it and come along with him: You seem like you had brains. What the fuck are you doing hanging out with an idiot? —I did my homework
This article appears in Oct 21-27, 2010.
that was very entertaining. glad you still have your ride
Why didnt you kick his ass?
Hey, NGF, I thought about it, but I kind of wanted him to hit me first. That way, when I clocked him, I could be the one claiming self-defence. Sadly, he was stupid, but not stupid enough to strike first.
Thanks, paingirl. I admit, I kind of want to go by the mall tonight and see if he’s still out trolling.
Good for standing up for yourself OB.
But I have to say, your idea and my idea of someone trying to jump you, are quite diferent.
it’s getting colder o.p., wear a pair of heavy type work gloves, with a few nails sticking out, works for anyone else too.
anonymous, don’t wait next time. You were attacked/being robbed and well within your rights as per the Criminal Code to deck him and hold him until the cops arrive. It’s even better if you read the little shit his rights (Canadian not American), so when he spouts off it can be used.
By all means OP, give the little wanker his rights. But don’t forget to give him a few lefts as well. And when he hits the pavement – put the boot in a couple of times.
First of all he was trying to rob you not jumping you. Jumping consists of a group attackking you.
OH and I know you’re real proud of yourself but the kid didn’t have the balls to rob you in the first place, you’re “yelling” didn’t prevent him from taking your bike (A devastating loss I’m sure), he was a bitch to begin with!
Forgive the grammar folks!
GF I still do love reading your posts!
As someone who has never been arrested… I’ve always wondered: What is the diff between the Miranda warning and whatever we use in Canada? Guess I could look it up, but I always get a faster answer (and usually more entertaining) one here! Mouse ears, less than three RAWK!
Ossifer Tim, Ossifer Tim – Rawk, Rawk – Car 54 – Where are you? 12-15 in progress. LaRoseNoire has a law enforcement question and would *Mouse Ears* an answer. You’re our resident legal expert Bro. >; )
Here is what is read in Canada (there may be slight variations throughout the country.
Upon arrest the officer will read the following:
You are under arrest for_________.
You have the right to retain and instruct counsel without delay.
You may call any lawyer you wish.
You have the right to apply for legal assistance without charge through the provincial Legal Aid Program.
Do you understand?
Do you wish to call a lawyer now? (And telephone numbers are provided)
Then the officer reads you a warning (again there may be slight variations):
You are not obliged to say anything. You have nothing to fear from any threat or anything to hope for from any promise, however anything you say may be written down and used as evidence.
Do you understand?
There is a secondary warning if you talk to another officer in the case later on.
The following is a minimal Miranda warning, as outlined in the Miranda v Arizona case.
You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. You have the right to speak to an attorney, and to have an attorney present during any questioning. If you cannot afford a lawyer, one will be provided for you at government expense.
The following is a much more verbose Miranda warning, designed to cover all bases that a detainee might encounter while in police custody. A detainee may be asked to sign a statement acknowledging the following.
You have the right to remain silent and refuse to answer questions. Do you understand?
Anything you do say may be used against you in a court of law. Do you understand?
You have the right to consult an attorney before speaking to the police and to have an attorney present during questioning now or in the future. Do you understand?
If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed for you before any questioning if you wish. Do you understand?
If you decide to answer questions now without an attorney present you will still have the right to stop answering at any time until you talk to an attorney. Do you understand?
Knowing and understanding your rights as I have explained them to you, are you willing to answer my questions without an attorney present?
The main differences is in the terminology.
In the US you have the right to remain silent, in Canada you are not obliged to say anything.
For the most part they are similar but the big difference is:
In the US you can have the right for your lawyer present during questioning. In Canada you don’t.
Countess we was typing at the same time. The other thing is in the US if the suspect wants to stop talking and wait for their lawyers, the police are stopped in their tracks. In Canada (unless something changed I don’t know about), police can keep on talking.
What I find amazing is that even though everybody knows they can keep their traps shut the vast majority still yak in an interview room.
that was a gem admiral. i knew you’d come thru timothy *squack*
Thanks Tim. I think I heard that W-5 is devoting a show to the Williams interrogation. I think it would be interesting as hell, but I’m not sure how much I want to torpedo my day off listening to him. I’ll see what mood I’m in, I guess.
Thanks BT
The Fifth Estate ran it’s episode last night. Intriguing from an interrogative perspective. As stated, Det. Sgt. Smyth’s interrogation technique will be studied by criminologists for years to come for the deftness with which he handled nailing a cunning killer. Probably available on the Ceeb website too.
Ivan as I said in another thread, I don’t need nor want to know anything more about that……….. may he rot in hell. But I wouldn’t mind sitting in on a lecture with the detective on the methods they used.
That’s cool, OP. I still would have maybe clocked the little bastard though. Something like this is simple he-said/she-said. What’s he going to do; call the police and say that he got smacked for verbally harassing someone? You’d be long gone by then.