Arrest-proof yourself

What do you say if a cop pulls you over and asks to search your car? What if he gets up in your face and uses a racial slur? What if there's a roach in the ashtray? And what if your hot-headed teenage son is at the wheel? If you read this book, you'll know exactly what to do and say. More people than ever are getting arrested--usually for petty offenses against laws that rarely used to be enforced. And because arrest information is so easily available via the Internet, just one little arrest can disqualify you from jobs, financing, and education. This eye-opening book tells you everything you need to know about how cops operate, the little things that can get you in trouble, and how to stay free from the hungry jaws of the criminal justice system. It is now updated with new and important information on the right of the police to search your car; on guns, knives, and self-defense; and on changes in surveillance.

Includes index.

Part I. Criminal justice players: cops, bad guys, the clueless horde -- New plantations for new generations -- To hunt and arrest is the quest of the best -- When you're living free and tall, don't become a score in police pinball -- Getting wise to real bad guys -- Get on board with the clueless horde -- Those freaking jits will give you fits -- Why minorities get hammered -- Law enforcement shouldn't give a pass to all those crooks in the middle class -- Some modest suggestions -- Part II. Arrest-proofing on the streets -- Cop a 'tude and you get screwed -- Dirty cop tricks -- Peekaboo! Peekaboo! don't let big bad cops see you -- Whatcha gonna do when they come for you? -- Blue light? Stay out of sight! -- If you lie the cops will pry -- Momma was right : stay home at night! -- You can win by giving in -- To avoid the tragic, use words that are magic -- Street creds are tops for dealing with cops -- There ain't no hope when you carry dope -- Emergency procedures -- When girls tell a tale that sends you to jail -- Part III. Arrest-proofing in your car -- Citizen inspection? Revenue collection? Or driver protection? -- Mirror, mirror in the car, will the cops stay near or far? -- …