Re:Ketamine that's injected during arrests draws new scrutiny
by drewbug01 on Sunday August 23, 2020 @09:40PM
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> If you are resisting arrest
Alas, when someone is or is not "resisting arrest" is not something that is particularly well-defined. It's usually "when the officer says you are resisting," regardless of the actual facts at hand.
My point, basically, is that if a cop grabs you unexpectedly, and you push them away (a reasonable, normal reaction): the next thing you hear is "stop resisting!"
Alas, when someone is or is not "resisting arrest" is not something that is particularly well-defined. It's usually "when the officer says you are resisting," regardless of the actual facts at hand.
My point, basically, is that if a cop grabs you unexpectedly, and you push them away (a reasonable, normal reaction): the next thing you hear is "stop resisting!"
The crime of "resisting arrest" needs to go away.
Interesting reading: https://bostonreview.net/race-law-justice/lisa-cacho-jodi-me...