Cops Used Flock to Track a Man Across State Lines for a Pretextual Weed Search

Re:Cops Used Flock to Track a Man Across State Lines for a P... by giantg2 on Wednesday August 05, 2026 @12:52PM (#49185467)

"Only if the jury believes in nullification, which isn't common. The jury is instructed to follow the law."

Not true. There is case law that allows for self-defense against unlawful use of force, or when when you reasonably believe the force was not coming from an officer (didn't announce, were not uniformed, believed to be imposters, etc).

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Re:Cops Used Flock to Track a Man Across State Lines for a P... by RajT88 on Wednesday August 05, 2026 @01:08PM (#49185735)

The boyfriend in the Breonna Taylor case had charges dismissed, so you're right on this. Somehow none of the hail of 32 shots hit him.

But - to the OP's point, if you're trying to defend yourself against what appear to be police officers illegally shooting at you, the situation is just going to escalate. One police officer firing at you will shortly become many police officers firing at you. Taking cover or running is preferable to firing back at police.

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Re:Cops Used Flock to Track a Man Across State Lines for a P... by ourmandave on Wednesday August 05, 2026 @01:08PM (#49185740)

* (didn't announce, were not uniformed, believed to be imposters, etc).*

Okay, but what if they just wear masks and use unmarked vehicles?

Then do they get a pass for shooting you in the back?

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