Shouldn't We Arrest Cops For Disorderly Conduct?

[AGRP]

After viewing many cop videos, it occurred to me that cops will simply arrest people for "disorderly conduct" if we exercise our constitutional rights. It's really a blanket charge that is used to arrest anyone they want.

What is disorderly conduct?

Wouldn't #3 apply to cops who arrest people for lawful protests?

A typical definition of disorderly conduct defines the offense in these ways:

A person who recklessly, knowingly, or intentionally:

(1) engages in fighting or in tumultuous conduct;
(2) makes unreasonable noise and continues to do so after being asked to stop; or
(3) disrupts a lawful assembly of persons;

commits disorderly conduct. . .http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disorderly_conduct

[TheNcredibleEgg]

One thing I've always wondered is if there is any way to Constitutionally challenge disorderly conduct?

I live in Tennessee and basically the police will always arrest people for disorderly conduct if they argue with police - especially if the police officer doesn't like them.

Sometime the charge gets dismissed in court - but that doesn't have any effect whatsoever on the police officer. The person was still arrested. The person still had to post bond. The person then had to go to court - sometimes several times. And, honestly, enduring that is a HUGE punishment in itself. Even if it is finally dismissed. (Usually tho you pay a fine and have it retired.) The cop just shrugs if it gets dismissed and continues to arrest people for it in the future.

So how can that charge be taken off the books? Or at least defined in such a way to limit its scope?

[AGRP]

:collins:

[heavenlyboy34]

How dare you apply a standard of law or decency to your protectors, mundane? ;)

[acptulsa]

You don't have to arrest the cop. You can just note the name and badge number, grab the video (after backing up a copy), and go file charges with the district attorney. They can't ignore it completely; they'll pretty much have to say why if they refuse to press your charges.

Beware: Your results may vary widely depending upon how corrupt your department and d.a. are.

[speciallyblend]

Yes

[PreDeadMan]

Who will watch the watchers? :x

[heavenlyboy34]

who will watch the watchers? :x

ftw!!

[2young2vote]

Just make sure you wear a thick bullet proof vest and have a life insurance policy and some money saved up for your family.

[muzzled dogg]

first clause, second amendment

[newbitech]

this is why they want you to "COP a plea", cause that's the fall back charge. This charge is made explicitly to protect the cops.