can a person say anything to a cop? even if it's curse word?
952297
no. u can got to jail for that
85281
Dude, if you're talking to the cops you're goin' DOWN!\n\nBest way to avoid jail is not to do anything that makes the cops want to talk to you.\n\nUnder the radar, bro! Under the radar!
950827
Yes, they can ask you either question. No, you don't HAVE to answer the question. After all, as you said, it's a free country. That does not mean, however, that you don't have to deal with the consequences of your actions. Do you think the officer really cares what the specific answer to his question is? More than likely they are looking to see how you respond to the question. Do you get nervous or defensive? Do you appear to be lying? Or whatever else they are trained to look for. Your refusal to answer the question may be just the excuse they need to detain you long enough to determine that you are who you say you are and are not doing anything wrong.
415301
I hate that. Where is a cop when you need him?  Probably parked somewhere talking to his cop buddy
6234
Insulting a police officer is not illegal.  It is illegal to threaten an officer.  If you plan to insult an officer, don't do it in a manner the officer can percieve as a threat at all.  And don't do it while doing other illegal activity, or after you are arrested.
616916
It seems like if you say anything that some people don't agree with on here,you can get reported. so where as I'd normally say a swear word is something you wouldn't say in front of your nan, on here I'd say it could be absolutely anything!!
880657
It doesn't say a lot for the radio station then - they have a "Dump" button to press whenever anybody swears or says something a bit dubious. Don't forget, all calls are on a short time delay (usually 7-10 seconds) which gives the presenter time to press the Dump button which immediately cuts off the programme and (usually) plays the station 'ident' or some kind of a jingle at the end of which the listener is returned to the programme as though nothing had happened.\nAs to this business as to "reporting it to the police" I think that's a load of old cobblers said to 'frighten' other would-be offenders.\n(If there are any Americans reading this, remember that this is the UK site and therefore I am talking about UK radio stations before you start arguing the toss)
874141
Your Miranda Rights do not have to be read to you UNLESS the police are questioning you.  Anything you say voluntarily is admissible, as long as the police did not coerce you into answering it.  For example, if you have NOT been mirandized and the officer says something likely to evoke a response like "Why did you kill her?" or "I can't believe what a monster you are!" THEN your statements could be argued as inadmissible in court.  Ultimately though it is up to the judge to decide.  It goes to the intention of the officer.  If he/she was trying to get you to say something like "She deserved it," then it is likely to be inadmissible, but an officer does not have to read you your rights to engage in simple talk like your name, address, the weather, etc.  \n\nBasically, ASK FOR A LAWYER AND SAY YOU DO NOT WANT TO ANSWER QUESTIONS!  Once you do that, BY LAW, ALL questioning MUST STOP!
444225
that depends entirely on the setting (are you at work and a collegue said something off-color?), the person (you can't respond the same way to your boss as you can to a peer), and exactly what was said/done (i.e. was it a minor slip or something that you possibly took the wrong way, or was it a major, totally out-of-line thing)???\n\ndepending on the level, who/what was involved, etc, anything from turning the other cheek & ignoring the person (while calling them some choice words in your inner monologue!) to a swift kick in the nuts might be in order. typically I abhore sue-happy people, but if it's a case of a superior at work sexually harrassing you or making unwanted racial or sexual comments, etc, then legal recourse may be a possible route...
1002257
Freedom of speech does not matter when your cursing and saying vulgor and offending music. I love rap and hip-hop music but alot of the words are inappropriate to play to radio in tv. Children are affected enough by tv and radio, imagine if they could hear everything they say in these songs. I have a child and I will whip his behind if he ever repeated those things!
103891
I think that generally, people should be able to speak about anything.  There have to be exceptions made where public safety or an important government need (a much more narrowly defined concept then it might appear) are involved.  For example, defamation is one area where I am pleased that the law curtails inappropriate speech.  Also, to paraphrase Justice Holmes, can you imagine the mayhem that would be caused if the law didn't threaten to punish people who would otherwise yell fire in a crowded auditorium when in fact no fire existed?  People could be trampled to death for the sake of preserving one person's right to speak freely in all circumstances.  Surely, that is not the result you desire.  I am in favor, however, of open debate and discourse on all topics and in all manners where public safety and important government interest (again narrowly defined) are not implicated.
365316
It's not legal. All police officers, in or out of uniform, have to show ID if asked.
1035116
I know what you mean. I told a cop to move out of my way once and he started barking orders at me. Stupid sobriety checkpoints.
280196
Cops want you to fear them. They are out to control everything involved in arrests. They would let you sing all day if it wernt for the Meranda rights. Even then they try to get you to talk before the merandize you. and anything you say will be used aganst you in court. The best bet is to tell them you want a lawyer every time you talk to one. Whether you are under arest or not. Once you ask for a lawyer they can not make you talk and if they do you can sue them for harassment.
14171
In most states, that would NOT be legal, it would be considered a sexual assualt in some jurisdictions.\nIn any case, you do not want to give this person a valid reason to say terrible things if someone asks for a reference, or to file a complaint with law enforcement.\nLet it go.
1087873
look just pop 1...nobody will say anything...unless...huh?¿?\n\nno seriously just blow em all up...u should be able to get away with it...\n\ni heard they do it all the time in texas.
800651
wen u prevent a cop from doin its job