So you want to put me in cuffs, handcuffs, bring me to jail, make me pay whatever thousand dollars more I have to, I will. But like I'm telling you that was water in the cup. So have a seat for a second. On March 24th, 2024, a Louisiana college student on Florida spring break was arrested for a second alcohol-related violation within 24 hours of receiving her first citation. This case demonstrates a critical principle in law enforcement. Repeat offenses eliminated officer discretion. When the subject was stopped with a cup containing cloudy liquid officers suspected was alcohol, despite her claims it was water in an unwashed container, the decision to arrest rather than issue a second citation rested with a supervisor, illustrating how policy trumps sympathy for repeat violations during high enforcement periods. So you get help out over there with How are y'all? Good. Good. You guys on spring break? Yes, sir. What school? Oh, you Lafayette. Lafayette? >> Yes, sir. Bunch of y'all are down here. Yeah. Sweet. Yes, sir. Is it okay if we video y'all for a minute? Apart from us bugging you, y'all have a good day? No, we're all good. >> Okay, so Have a good day. It was nice. What about this? Water feels good. What's that? I don't know what that's for. I mean, it's one of ours, though. Sorry, guys. It's just the time of year. No, y'all are good. What's all the cameras and stuff for? They just kind of film us to see how we do our jobs out here on the beach. >> it's all over the TV? Yeah, kind of like that. Wait, cool. Can I be in it? I don't want to be in it. I'M FILMING YOU. IT'S BEST TO JUST TRY AND ignore them. It's hard, I know. Trust me. This one's mostly empty. Take a look at that and see what you Oh, it's empty. Mostly. It's not completely empty. Smells like white wine. What are your thoughts? Smells like Smells like Alka-Seltzer hard. Oh, yeah, you could do that if you wanted to. There's enough in there. Where's the rest of it? That's my question. Yeah, I know. So, ma'am Here's your good Now, here's Yes. Thank you. All right. So I'm going to test this one, see if it comes back for alcohol, okay? There's enough in there. I was drinking it at the house and I didn't clean it. I poured water in it. So like The officer stopped us yesterday and said if we drank it at the house it was fine. So I don't really see a problem. And he checked our stuff. Like we don't have alcohol on us right now. That's awfully cloudy to just be water now, though. Okay? You You So you missed the point. You still brought it down to the beach. Well, like I had water in the cup. I didn't clean it. So like >> That's not water. Yes, it is. I mean, it's probably diluted, but like I didn't clean the cup. No. So you're going to need to clean the cup next time. So today you're going to get a ticket, okay? Do you have your ID with you? Hey, no. Like I'm so sorry to say that. So >> It's no big deal. yesterday and my phone is in the [ __ ] water over there. Oh, y'all are down here? at the house in the club. >> Okay. Like Let's talk over here, okay? Y'all We did not bring alcohol here. Like I'm literally so responsible when it comes to this stuff. Can you stop Like don't video me. I'm serious. >> Okay. So Like There was water I drank at the house, okay? The officer said you have a house for a reason, so we took that as we should. Absolutely. If If you're talking about the >> water Like the house is very small. >> That's what I'm getting at. Officer, I don't Like I don't mean to be disrespect disrespectful at any slight. Like I really respect y'all and all the work that y'all do. Like all for the blue life stuff. Like But like I really like Like we got in trouble yesterday. We learned our lesson. I know the laws are different in Louisiana. I don't I don't think you learned your lesson, to be honest, because you you brought it down here and you're still lying to us about it. >> the cup. I don't know anybody on the planet who fills their bottle up that's had liquor from yesterday in it with water. It's not. It's just It's whatever >> Because I learned my lesson and I know that I like I'm going to be in the sun and I need water on the beach. Okay. And like I'm going to be so for real. Like I have the ticket. I'm paying for it myself. There's You know how there's like a body of water right there on the other side of this section. I dropped my phone in there. I went back, dealt with all that. I'm paying for a new phone. I put water in there cuz I was like, okay, now I need to go on the beach. I'm without a phone for 3 days. I can't get it till I'm back in Louisiana. So I put water in the cup when I went back to the house cuz they all came to the beach. I grabbed my cup out of the bag that they all brought, put water in the bag I mean, cup, sorry. And I brought it back cuz me and her I was using her phone to talk to all the people that I needed to when I dropped my phone in the water. I had water in the cup. I don't Like I don't know what to tell y'all. Like you're kind of Like saying that like I didn't learn my lesson, but like it's a $320 ticket. You know that. I know that. I have to go pay it by April 9th. I put water in the cup. I'm sorry that it's dirty. I didn't clean it when I was about to pay $1,200 for a new phone and $320 for a new ticket. So you want to put me in cuffs, handcuffs, bring me to jail, make me pay whatever thousand dollars more I have to, I will. But like I'm telling you that was water in the cup. So have a seat for a second. No, I was told you have to take them to jail. Yeah. So Last time I had this I put them in handcuffs and had them sit and then I called Sarge just to double-check. I'd say we detain her and sit her down and then I'll just give a call to Sarge and see how he feels about it. You want to go ahead and put this on her all over the car? Yeah, sure. What was her name? Um James my guy. Do you really have to video? Like please stop videoing. I feel like that's like my right that I can't be videoed. I'll talk to you in a minute. Try to Yeah, just try to ignore them. They won't do anything with it unless you say it's okay. Okay? Like you can't do anything with it. I'll talk to you in a minute. They're going to keep filming for now. It's for the state attorney. I think I got your armband in here. I don't want to get it in there. >> Oh, wait, my bracelet? Yeah, it's good. I'm making sure it's not in there. That's all. It's like permanent. Like I would take it off. You're good. Do me a favor? Just walk over to the side by side here and I'll I'll have you sit up in there. In the middle or in the side? Right here is fine. Okay. Just bear with us for a minute, okay? Make a phone call. Okay. Do you want to leave anything here? Pad or I don't I have anything. Like I said, I dropped my phone. Okay. I'm Like you might think I'm intoxicated, that's why I'm crying, but like No, I don't think It's been the worst [ __ ] trip of my life. Okay. So just give us a minute, all right? So right now you're detained, all right? Uh eventually. Just hang tight. Hey, man. Um we're out here at Dunes of Destin with a chick second offense. Um she's detained right now. I just wanted to double-check with y'all. I remember last year um Bass said we could issue a second NTA. I don't really see how that works. Sarge, I have a question. But I I I mean, this is all with respect. Like I know that I can get like I know it's rare, but I know I can get two tickets. Like I work. Like I have my own money. I'm going to pay it. Like So There's no right to like get a warrant and make me come back to Florida. Like I'll give Florida the money. I know it's like kind of like a money scam. Like I know the rules are different in Louisiana and Florida. So I'm I'm just going to explain to you what we for compliant. Like I really mean the most respect to y'all. I understand. But like I really had the most I got you. I'm not drunk. I just literally had the shittiest day ever. I understand. Okay. And I'll be as cool as I can through through this process, okay? >> I know. That's why I wasn't like >> So but but ultimately the second time ties our hands a little bit. We have to get a confirmation from our supervisor. Is he going to call you Okay. So our sergeant's going to call us back, okay? And give us confirmation on what we can and can't do, okay? Ultimately, it's going to be his choice whether or not we can write you a second citation. Well, at this point what we're figuring out is what we can or can't transport cuz we can't for him. So, he's double-checking on that. Okay. Um cuz they modified policy. For this stuff. Where we at? Dunes of Destin. Dunes of Destin. 183 uh location check. Sorry? I thought it was South Bay. It could be South Bay. Or this is South Bay, that's Dunes of Destin. 183. We're going to be at South Bay on the Gulf. Y'all like like I did like I don't want to be on the last video I was videoed. So, technically out here it's in the public, so they can video anyone. That said, what they're doing will be discussed with you in full so you can fully understand what's going on before anything happens with it. So, my best advice is awkward as it is is just try to ignore it while you can. Um I'm going to explain some things to you, okay? So, um what my partner just relayed to me is I'm going to jail. the sergeant confirmed yes, you're going to take the ride to jail today. Okay? Um what that means we're going to have a road unit coming and pick you up. Okay? You're going to ride with them. They're going to go They're going to take her all the way to booking. To booking? Yeah. Just like normal. How far is that? That's going to be in Fort Walton. Okay. I got you. So, we'll we'll discuss that momentarily, okay? Um Okay, I'm in the middle of a criminal investigation, okay? If you want to get in the middle of it, I can put you in handcuffs, too. I'd prefer you don't do that. Okay. Okay, then then leave us alone while we're doing our our investigation. Okay. So, um it's in Fort Walton Beach. I'm sorry? How far is that? So, it's in Fort Walton. It's um 30 minutes or so, okay? From there um our booking deputies will take you to the county jail up in Crestview, okay? That's like up by I-10. Do you know where I-10 is? Did you You probably took I-10 We got off of it. We took like the quote-unquote scenic route. I don't know what that's like to do. Oh, like through Pensacola probably and down. Okay. It's about 45 minutes from here, okay? Um now, I'm not sure if the jail can bond you out or not, okay? If they can't, then you'll have to wait for the judge. Why wouldn't I be able to? So, so um the rules for No, I understand. I get it. So, so the rules for um the jail have changed slightly, okay? Um in what they can and can't bond people out for, okay? So, you may have to wait for the judge the next day in the morning, okay? And um they would give you a bond amount at that point. They aren't going to keep you in jail until your court date. Is what I'm getting at. Okay. Yeah. So, um but for this one since it's your second one it's going to change things as far as deferred prosecution for you, okay? So, you're probably going to have to come back for court. There's no way to pay it. Now, Like I feel like like you can contact the state attorney's office. I got you. And I feel like there's like I respect police. I understand. Like y'all can't really do anything with the system, but like I live in Louisiana. I was supposed to go back to Florida, spend $100 on a place to stay, and pay $100 to bond out So, for having a shitty day and drinking at the house and putting water in my cup and not cleaning it because our kitchen is [ __ ] small. I'm so sorry, but like I hear you. And and like I said I'm trying to be as cool with you as I can through this process, okay? Um I'm not yelling at you. I'm I'm not being rude to you, you know? I got you. I got you. It's understandable. So, um what I'll do, do you want someone specifically Do you want their phone number? Um so that way The one in the blue the one talking to my partner right there? Okay. All right. So, um we'll get her phone number for you and her name, all that. We'll write it down on a piece of paper and we'll make sure it goes with you to county. So, um it'll probably be either be 500 or 1,000. However, uh there are bail bondsmen, okay? And basically Do you understand the process for that? So, a bail A bail is So, a bail bondsman is generally So, a bail bondsman generally charges um 10% with a minimum of $100, okay? So, if it's a $1,000 bail out, it's going to cost $100 for a bail bondsman. The only difference with a bail bondsman and paying your own bail is if you pay your own bail um then you end up getting that money back or it goes towards court fees and that kind of thing, okay? Towards your own court fees. With a bail bondsman, that $100 is is you paying them for paying your bail, okay? So, that's the difference. But like if I have $1,000, then I don't have to pay the bail bail bondsman. No, if if you can pay your own bail, you don't have to pay the bail bondsman. Okay. Okay? I have that. Like that's what I'm saying. Like I have the money. I had water in the cup. It was just dirty from the night before. So, in in this is Why did you tell your supervisor that? Because I don't think that like he's being like completely fair to me. Okay. So, the the problem is I come in and I I look at that, right? And it's it's muggy. It's Yeah. So, that's I get it. I'm not asking her any criminal questions. Yeah. Okay. So, that's that's where we're at right now, okay? Um I understand that you're having a rough day, okay? And and I'm trying to be as cool as I can. This is just where we where we're at at this point, okay? Yes, sir. So, um from here, basically I'll write up your paperwork. It should be fairly quick, okay? Um once we get an officer here, they'll transport you and take it from there, okay? So, um do you have any other questions for me, ma'am? Uh I don't think so, but I mean I have one question, but it might sound a little silly. Okay, go ahead. But like these are like really tight. But like I'm not >> up here real quick. I'll check them real quick. I'm not like I I try to be fair. I can't like punch you. All right. So, yeah, I can loosen them a little bit, okay? You've got small wrists. The only issue you know, just don't pull pull your your cuffs or anything on me, okay? No, I won't. Like these are really tight. No, I got you. Cuffs aren't supposed to be comfortable, okay? But I got you. I can I can loosen them a little bit for you, okay? While we have a minute, do you have anything down here that you're not wanting to leave with them? Like a wallet Oh, no. Like I have nothing. Like I dropped my phone and I went straight back to the house and dealt with everything that I had. Yeah, absolutely. If you want to go grab them, that's fine. All right. She's going to grab you some pants, yeah. I would tell her I would say they Oh, they're getting you some? Okay. I'm just going to double-lock them so they don't tighten down on you, okay? I would say leave the hat. Oh, yeah. Probably leave the hat. Yeah. Okay. Um also No, you're going to look ugly in that mug shot, yeah. Don't worry about that, okay? Real quick, ma'am. Real quick. All right. So, they're going to have you take off all of your jewelry, okay? Do you want your friend to Some of it's permanent. Some of it's permanent and real, so like I would yeah. They'll cut it off if they can't get it Yeah, that's why I was just No, it's fine. I've had it for a long time. So, but you can you should be able to have it repaired. I hope you can get this ring off. My fingers kind of swollen. Okay, necklace number two. If they cut off the permanent one, can I keep it? Like I said, you're good. Can I take my ponytail out? Yeah. I I try to be as cool as I can with you guys as much as I can. I just understand I'm going to be real, too. Cuz I really do respect y'all cuz I know that y'all probably go through a lot worse than me. I I understand that, you know, it is it is a frustrating situation. I understand you've had a lot of of crazy things to be driving this car cuz it's kind of nicer than it is. So, what what we're going to do is they'll probably actually I got you. So, so what we'll probably do we'll probably get them to pull up to one of these beach accesses and I'll just walk you up. I appreciate that, yeah. So, um and you know, the the way I see it is you always catch more flies with honey than you do with vinegar, okay? It's an it's an old saying. Basically, what it means is if you're nice to people, you're much more likely to to have nice people come to you. I got you. I got you. I got you. Just remember, this is not the end of the world, okay? But this is the second one now. I got you. So, I got you. For law enforcement or for what? I mean, law enforcement would be like ideal, but I know it's kind of hard. I got to be like I got you. I have realistic standards. I want to like I live in Louisiana. I want to work for like Ball Engineers or Schlumberger. I don't know if you know what they are, but they're really They're like really big boat companies for the oil companies. So, lots of boats, lots of companies, lots of risk. >> You're in school, yeah? Yes, ma'am. Yeah, it as long as she's okay with you taking all that stuff. >> Oh, please do. They're all real. I don't want to sound like a bougie [ __ ] but like I don't want to lose that [ __ ] Yeah, no, I agree. I agree. So. >> You're so much nicer than the other guy. Oh, you are so much The guy yesterday was yelling at random people. >> [laughter] >> No, I don't know what that guy is. >> our investigation. Don't be so rude. Yeah, no, we have no idea who that is. Yeah. She came and just wanted the drama. So, well, she's going to get drama if that's what she's looking for. Time to get drama. I don't know if y'all have like a wallet or something to put that in. >> Real quick. Okay, so does that have sleeves? >> Yes, it does. Okay, what I'm going to do >> It can have sleeves. Okay. What No, you can't. What I'm going to do Hang on. Hang on just a second, okay? I'm going to take you out of handcuffs so you can put your sleeves on, okay? That's what you do. >> from me, Sir, I said I was >> think you will. I don't think you will. Go. Go. Now Just don't run from me, okay? Bad joke. I'll block them. All right. As long as you don't run, we'll be cool, okay? My brother told me how painful those things were, but I didn't believe it till now. Is this one permanent, the one on your wrist here? >> Yes, yes, sir. That's the one. All right. Oh my god, my big is going to be so mad. We have matching ones. Well, you can you can have them repaired generally. Yeah, I know. That's why I was like, "Can I keep it after they cut it?" Yeah. Yeah, you'll you'll definitely be able to keep it, okay? I'll get a baggie with like Florida Police Department so I can hang it up. >> A baggie? I don't think so. No, it all gets No, no, I'm not I'm not saying these jokes cuz I'm drunk, but like that's just me and her. No, no, no. No, that's just how we talk. I'm not I'm not I'm only drinking Red Bull. I got you. It's been the worst Uh, no, but I >> So, We're going to go Do you have a piece of paper? Can you go ahead and get her phone number? Have you already? I mean, I can call her cuz I have her's memorized. Okay. Well, she'll she'll get some written down for you or he'll get some written down for you as well. >> call my phone. So, It's in the water. Did you Is it like still in the water? Oh, yeah, it's still in the water. Yeah, and um there's I couldn't find an Apple store within like 4 hours of here. I don't know if you know of one. Maybe when I get out of jail I could go to one, but >> So, there's like AT&T and Verizon stuff, but I don't know of an Apple store close by. >> Yeah, exactly. I don't have AT&T, so like the lady I have Mint Mobile. Oh, yeah, I don't know Yeah, I know. My parents are divorced, so my dad like tries tries to find the cheapest options, you know? He's kind of like that. All right. I have to put them around back, okay? Maybe your dad's All right, just It has to be my dad's >> your hands together like you're praying. Put your hands together like you're praying. There you go. 414 If you remember it, we don't need to write it. Oh, no, yeah. It's her's and then the other one. You and Maddie? That's the one I wrote down. Okay. Oh, then yeah. Sure you remember it? Yeah, 954-142-4535. It's easy cuz it's like >> as Ella's number then. Yeah, it's mine. I was going to do it on my way to get me. Yeah. I'll be drinking a natty. I'll put the phone Let me lock them real quick so that way they don't tighten up on you, okay? I think we should make like a day out of it. Let's make a day out of it. Can I stop by you? Yeah. I'm going to wait. If I have a hundred thousand I I can transport her, it's fine. I don't I'm not worried about her jumping out of the car. Here you go. No need. I think I'd break a bone before I do that. Or while doing that, and I'm scared to break a bone. Never broken a bone. >> So, the biggest thing Yeah. Okay. How are we All right. So, I have money. If y'all can like collaborate >> some money. I got some money. If y'all collaborate, I got your back. All right, can y'all take care of that for It's in the Oh, wait, is this Oh, [ __ ] no. Yeah, it's right there. I mean, he said I'm going to have to come back for court, so like Yeah, so this changes to deferred prosecution a little bit. Okay, 4897 right over here. Wait, there's a Zoom >> There's probably going to be a Zoom option. Oh, that's so nice. How much is her bail going to be? So, it's going to be either 500 or 1,000. Okay. Um I've kind of explained that to her. So, I don't know if they'll be able to bail her out today or if she'll have to see a judge. Okay? If she has to see a judge, it'll be like tomorrow around 11:00 or noon. Okay. Oh, wait, do you want a ponytail? All right. Is she allowed We're about to be out the wind. I'm And they'll take that, too. Yeah. They will? So, Can you help us out and like make it a 500? I I'm kidding. Yeah, I don't get that option. Can we tell them I'm nice? I will. Yeah. So, what they're going to do, they're going to bring you over to where my truck's at, okay? I'm going to drop off my stuff and I'm going to I'm going to bring you to the booking facility, okay? You're going to do what? Yeah. Okay, thank you. So, um 183 at 48. Where What's your 20? All right. So, should we He said 1097. Can we follow y'all there? All right. So, can you walk down the street here to the kitchen table? >> Okay, can we follow y'all there? Um no. No, because it's going to be it'll be at least a couple hours. Okay. Okay. So, let's wait till we get >> get her pre-processed here, okay? She's going to get brought to Fort Walton to our booking facility and then get transported transported up. >> How far is that? It's like 45 minutes. All right. Wow. Yeah, okay. Come on, ma'am. Yeah, we're going to go up this beach access, I believe. On the kitchen table. They're black. I believe He said he's walking down to us, so I'm going to see where we're at here. Oh my god, everybody's looking. Don't worry about them. No, I don't know any of them except that girl. The cameras are really intimidating. Yeah, I'll explain that whole thing in just a minute, okay? No, you're really nice. I really am a decent yapper. I'm not in like drunk. It's okay. All right. I just want to see where he's walking down from here. Probably That one's I mean, there's a code, but I mean, y'all are cops, so like y'all got Fourth Amendment analysis begins with the initial contact. Under Florida versus Bostick, police may approach individuals in public spaces and engage in consensual conversation without triggering constitutional protections. The encounter evolved to investigative detention when officers observed a cup with cloudy liquid and detected an alcohol odor. Under Terry versus Ohio, reasonable suspicion for brief detention exists when officers observe articulable facts suggesting criminal activity. Combined with knowledge that this subject had been cited just 24 hours earlier, reasonable suspicion clearly supported the detention for investigation. The arrest was supported by probable cause under both direct observation and confirmation of repeat violation status. Under United States versus Robinson, officers may conduct full search incident to any lawful arrest regardless of offense severity. The handcuffing and pat down prior to transport were constitutional and standard procedure. Every stage of Fourth Amendment analysis, SEC, consensual encounter, Terry detention, and arrest satisfied constitutional requirements. No unreasonable search or seizure occurred at any point in this encounter. Fifth Amendment analysis focuses on whether Miranda warnings were required. Under Miranda versus Arizona, custodial interrogation requires advisement of rights. However, officers asked only routine investigative questions during the beach detention. "What is in the cup? Did you put water in it? Were you cited yesterday?" Under Pennsylvania versus Muniz, routine questions during booking or investigation that seek basic information do not constitute interrogation requiring Miranda. The subject's statements about yesterday's citation and the cup's contents were admissible as responses to non-custodial investigative questions. The critical legal issue in this case is second offense enforcement policy. Many Florida beach communities have implemented strict graduated enforcement during spring break. First violation results in citation and fine. Second violation within 24 to 48 hours results in mandatory arrest. This policy serves multiple purposes. It creates clear consequences that deter repeat violations. It prevents spring breakers from viewing citations as merely the cost of partying, and it demonstrates that warnings have limits. When patterns show failure to learn from first enforcement action, discretion disappears and consequences escalate. Chain of command analysis reveals proper supervisory oversight. Officers recognized uncertainty about whether they could issue a second citation or must arrest for a violation occurring 24 hours after the first. Rather than guess, they detained the subject and called their sergeant for policy clarification. This demonstrates sound decision-making. When facing significant enforcement decisions with policy implications, officers should seek supervisor guidance. The sergeant's directive was clear. Arrest required for second offense within this time frame. This illustrates how modern policing balances officer judgment with supervisory oversight for consistency. The consequence disparity between first and second offenses is dramatic. First offense yesterday resulted in a $320 citation, release at scene, and eligibility for deferred prosecution if charges are handled properly. Second offense today resulted in physical arrest, transport to booking facility 30 minutes away, additional transport to county jail, 45 minutes beyond that, overnight detention pending bond hearing, loss of deferred prosecution eligibility, and requirement to return to Florida from Louisiana for court. Financial impact escalates from $320 to potentially three to five thousand dollars including bail bond fees, court fines, attorney costs, and travel expenses. Collateral consequences extend beyond the legal case. As a college student, the subject now faces potential university conduct code violations requiring disclosure of arrest. Many colleges mandate reporting felony or misdemeanor arrests involving alcohol. Scholarships with good conduct requirements may be jeopardized. The subject stated this was the worst trip of her life and the emotional toll is evident. Spring break vacation ruined. Time in jail instead of beach. Stress of court proceedings. Embarrassment before friends and family and the psychological impact of first arrest experience. These consequences stemmed from bringing an unwashed cup with alcohol residue to the beach 24 hours after being warned. Grading analysis. Officers receive grade B+. They conducted constitutionally sound investigation, properly escalated to supervisor for policy guidance, maintained professionalism despite the subject's emotional distress, clearly explained the arrest and booking process, and demonstrated humanity with small comfort adjustments during transport. Minor deduction for not clearly documenting field test results on camera. The sergeant receives grade A for providing clear, timely policy directive and ensuring consistent second offense enforcement. The subject receives grade D. She failed to learn from her citation 24 hours earlier, brought a cup with alcohol residue to the beach despite knowing local ordinances, offered increasingly elaborate explanations that damaged credibility, challenged officers to arrest her in a counterproductive manner, and focused on being a victim rather than accepting accountability. Her cooperation during the actual arrest prevents a failing grade. But the cascade of poor decisions leading to this point demonstrates severely deficient judgment. First, citations are opportunities. Her actions within 24 hours proved she did not take that opportunity. First lesson. Understand the difference between first and second offense consequences. First violations typically allow officer discretion for warnings, citations, or arrests with most officers choosing educational approaches for cooperative subjects. Second, violations within short time frames, particularly 24 to 48 hours, often mandate arrest under departmental policy. This is not officers being harsh. It is policy designed to demonstrate that warnings have teeth. The dramatic escalation from citation to arrest serves as deterrent. Spring breakers must recognize that first citations are final warnings, not negotiable fees. Second lesson. Claimed lessons must be demonstrated through changed behavior, not just words. The subject repeatedly stated she learned her lesson from yesterday's citation, but her actions contradicted this claim. Learning means not bringing alcohol-related items to the beach, using clean containers for water, and being hyper-aware of compliance. Bringing an unwashed cup with alcohol residue demonstrates the opposite of learning. Officers and supervisors evaluate patterns of behavior, not protestations of reform. 24 hours is insufficient time to demonstrate genuine behavioral change when actions immediately contradict claimed understanding. Third lesson. Honesty and accountability serve defendants far better than elaborate explanations. The subject's story became increasingly detailed. She drank at the house, didn't clean the cup, poured water in it, dropped her phone, was using a friend's phone, grabbed the cup from a bag, needed water for the sun. Whether truthful or not, the elaboration destroyed credibility. Officers interpret complex, shifting explanations as indicators of deception. A simple acknowledgement, "I made a mistake bringing this cup. I should have washed it or used a clean bottle." would have served her better even if it didn't prevent arrest. Fourth lesson. Chain of command exists to ensure consistency and fairness, not to deny individual circumstances. Some may view the supervisor requirement as bureaucratic obstacle preventing officers from showing mercy. The opposite is true. Requiring supervisor approval for deviations from standard second offense policy ensures that similarly situated people receive similar treatment. It prevents accusations of favoritism or bias. It documents that enforcement decisions followed established protocols. When officers face policy uncertainty, calling supervisors demonstrates professionalism and adherence to proper procedures. The subject received fair treatment under clear, pre-existing policy, not arbitrary officer whim. Disappointing. Oh my goodness. Is that lady going to be on me? Yeah, don't worry about her. So, this is my sergeant. Okay. >> This is Sergeant Corbett. I feel like I can ask if y'all wear shorts in the summer. Yes, we do. Yep. All right. So, she's been compliant. Um if you want, you can bring her over to my truck and I can transport her in the front seat. Um but if you want to take her all the way, that's up to you. Yeah, I can tell you she's going to watch the road or watch over Okay. So, so he's going to take you all the way to the booking facility and I'll just send them the paperwork, okay? Yes, sir. All right. Have a good rest of your day. Okay. >> [laughter] >> I know it sucks. That was funny. She'll she'll take you He'll take you from here, okay? Yes, sir. All right. Yep. Hello, Mr. Kyle. Go ahead and knock out your paperwork so you can get up here and you can sign it. I'll print it out. Okay, you want me to do it now? >> Yeah, knock it out. Okay, simple. All right, over to this chair right here. Oh, I like how there's no cage. Yeah, I know you guys are [laughter] soft. Okay, good. Y'all aren't tough. Okay, y'all aren't tough. All right. So, can I have one? Yeah, I got it. I It would fall off my other key chain. >> You're right, left-handed. I'm right here. Is this I don't know what I did to you. So, if you want to ask me some questions. Yeah. Oh my god, take it from me. I just want to ask you. I just wanted to be a lawyer, but I just said Well, I know. Hey, and this seems like a big deal when you're going through it. I totally understand that, but you're going to get this behind you in 5 years. I mean, you're you're already laughing about it. That's a good thing. So, you know, you're going to be okay. Yes, sir. Yes, sir. All right. Ava, miss I I hope that you don't I know that you've had a little bit of a rough time the last couple of days, but hey, don't let it ruin your vacation. You're here with I don't know. I don't know. I'm going to like call the bar when I get out. Don't do that. Don't do that. You're already down here. Try to have some fun, okay? All right, thank you, Sergeant. Appreciate you. >> We'll see y'all soon. Okay, thank you. I'll see you here. I'll see you on the 4th. All right. I mean, I know that handcuffs aren't supposed to be comfy. Yeah, I know. You said uh said sideways. Sideways? >> Like put your feet that way. Just so you're not sitting on them. You're better? >> it's okay like this. >> Okay. Thank you. Are you okay? Yeah. Okay. Are you talkative cuz I like to talk. >> Yes, I do. Yeah, hold on. I heard that snap. Yeah, y'all be careful. This is really weird. Sorry. I was good. Thank you. Are you good? Yeah. Okay. I think the sunburn is getting to me. Oh, sorry. I can get it. >> Can you get it? I feel like a badass. I'm going to see your prison tattoo. Might have to drop this. What's that? Might have to drop this. I had Sergeant Corbett on my door. No, thanks. That's all for you. I thought I'd say it's a felony. No, that's just That's all right. Number two. You're walking? Yeah, I mean just just cooperate. No. Okay. I just want to cooperate. I'm sure you're going to stay. No, I'm going to cooperate. Oh. Does she have any property? Nope. No. All right, she's got a bracelet on. Oh, it's permanent marker. Okay. And she's got a piece of paper in her pocket with a phone number. Let us know what legal topics you would like us to analyze in the comments below. 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