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Old May 15th, 2008
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Default Re: LEO training & qualification

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Originally Posted by TonyF View Post
Not practical.

Even DA's, attorneys and judges have to research case law and statutes. To expect a street cop to know state law "inside and out" is something even lawyers can't do.
That's the reason why, when you have an encounter with a policeman, shut your mouth and don't say a word. There's plenty of time to lay your cards out in a courtroom, where it should be.
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