Oh good to know the above advice doesn't apply to traffic stops. But how would you go about calling a lawyer if a cop knocks on your door? Will they consult quickly? I doubt the cops will wait very long.

[–] AngryCommieKender@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

This is why people have lawyers on retainer, or have a lawyer friend that they can call at the drop of a hat/ know on the door. If you don't know any lawyers personally, I'm not sure what to tell you, I met all of my lawyer friends while I was studying for my degree, and they were in law school.

The nice part is that they just have to be a lawyer most of the time. The cops in the US don't know the law, aren't trained in the law, and treat lawyers like the kryptonite that they are to cops.

[–] JohnDClay@sh.itjust.works 4 points 1 year ago

Yeah I don't know any personally. I wouldn't think many people could just phone a law friend.