Out of the car now. Undo the seat belt. >> Turn the vehicle off. >> Turn it off. Now you're supposed to be a police officer. You should know that police officer. This is You're just playing a victim. >> I'm not I'm not playing a victim. >> That's what you do. On January 27th, 2022, Officer Banks of the Florida Police Department was conducting a routine patrol [music] on the Pensacola Bay Bridge when he br May [music] GMC terrain traveling at 52 May F5 [music] mid zone. The officer immediately pursued and then conducted a routine traffic stop. >> I was going 40. I thought >> no. You got your license, registration, proof of insurance. >> You don't have to have a license to drive. Yes, you do. >> You do not. >> 15741 with me. Ma'am, step out the vehicle. >> Step out the vehicle. >> Am I Am I >> You Yeah, you are being detained right now. Step out the vehicle, young lady. >> I I know my rights. >> Either you step out the vehicle or I will remove you from the vehicle. >> I know my rights. >> 157 sovereign supervis sovereign citizen. >> Did you hear what I said? You need to get a supervisor out here. No, you need to step out the vehicle right now. >> Young lady, step out the vehicle. Step out the vehicle. Last time I'm going ask, I'm going to ask. I'm going to ask and then I'm going to make you step out the vehicle. >> You're going to get me a supervisor out here right now. You are going to get me a supervisor out here right now. >> That's fine. >> I know my right. >> What right is that? >> I do not have to have a driver's license to drive a car. >> I am not This is not a commercial vehicle. >> Okay. The officer clearly explained the reason for the traffic stop was because the woman was speeding. However, the woman expressed surprise at the decision and refused the police request to exit the vehicle even though they informed her she was detained for investigation. The woman identified as Smith refused to provide her ID and driver's license to the officer, claiming that she didn't need a license cuz she was traveling, not driving. >> Let let my officer speak first, then I'll speak to you. >> Her vehicle 54 and 35 coming off the bridge. The speed limit was saying that is before she got off the bridge. I actually did a U-turn. We were in the 35 zone. We pull over here. I introduced myself. I said, "The reason any reason why we're driving this fast?" I say, "You got your license." She immediately goes into, "I don't need a license to drive the vehicle." >> Okay. >> And they said, "I am traveling." >> Okay. >> So, you do need a license to drive the vehicle. And you do have to identify yourself to these officers. >> I I do not have to have a license to drive. >> You're wrong. But okay. >> I know common law. Natural. >> I don't care about common law. You're in the state of Florida. You're in the state of Florida. >> You're in the state of Florida. >> Doesn't matter in what state. It does matter. I'm in the US. >> It does matter. So, you better hope the information you gave us comes back as to being you. So, at this point in time, I need you to shut the vehicle off and step out of the car. >> I'm I'm not getting out of the vehicle. >> I haven't been suspected of a crime. >> You are being legally stopped on a traffic stop. You are not being cooperative. >> That is not a Terry stop. >> Trust me, I know the difference. >> Mrs. Smith remained adamant in her argument and refused to cooperate with the police, asserting that she was being subjected to a Terry stop while Sergeant Turner argued that this was a traffic stop. A Terry stop is when police stop and check a person with reasonable suspicion that they are committing or about to commit a crime. Police can pat down the person's outer clothing for weapons if they believe the person may be dangerous. A traffic stop is when police stop a vehicle for a traffic violation or other safety related reasons. In this case, if Sergeant Turner reasonably believed Ms. Smith was speeding, she would be subject to a traffic stop, not a Terry stop. >> Turn the vehicle off and get out of the car. Out of the car now. Undo the seat belt. >> Turn the vehicle off. >> Turn it off. Now, >> unbuckle alert. >> Put all that down. Step out. Turn around. Face away from me. Turn around. >> I do not have to have a driver's license to drive a vehicle. No, I do not. >> Well, then you can tell that to the judge if you end up going to jail. >> I do not have to have a driver's license to drive a vehicle. I have all the information. >> I don't care what I don't care what laws you say you want. >> I know that you don't. You're supposed to be a police officer. This is You should know that this conversation's over there >> because you don't care about the laws. You don't care about our rights. >> Have a seat. >> I need to call. I need to call somebody. Yes, I do. >> You call somebody from Santa Rosa County Jail. >> Excuse me. >> You call somebody from Santa Rosa County Jail. >> Since the woman continued to refuse to exit the vehicle, the officers were forced to open the door, handcuff the woman, and escort her to the patrol car. During this time, she continued to insist she did not need a license to drive. >> I just thought you didn't have one. You just said you don't need one. >> This is This is This is ridiculous. >> It's not ridiculous. We're not going to play any of these games. It's not a game. This is my rights as a citizen. >> It's not your right. >> Yes, it is. >> No, it's not. You're in the state of Florida. State of Florida requires you to have a driver's license to operate a motor vehicle. Sir, >> doesn't matter what state I'm in. >> See, that's your problem. It doesn't matter. But it does. In this country, it does. I don't care about what laws you say you have. >> And the rights of citizens. >> We know your rights. We know your rights. You don't know your rights. No, you don't. Because if you knew your rights, you knew or you would know and should know that you must have a driver's license to operate a motor vehicle. And if I find out that you if you find if I find out that you are not information to identify you the right information, why would I do that? I'm I'm trying to use my rights as a legal citizen. Why would >> Why would you do that? Well, you would do that because you don't have a valid driver's license. >> I don't have a valid driver's license. I don't have to have a valid driver's license. >> Then we'll let the judge determine that. >> We will let the You You can't arrest me. I haven't done anything wrong. >> We can't arrest you. >> You No, you can't. >> If you don't have a valid driver's license. >> Upon checking the driver's information, it was found that her Mississippi driver's license had expired on October 21st, 2021. It was also discovered that she had an active arrest warrant from Santa Rosa County for failing to appear in court due to driving with an expired license. Under Florida law, driving with an expired license a violation that can result in fines and other legal consequences. Section 322.03 specifies that driving without a valid license is unlawful and punishable by law. Section 322.065 states that driving with an expired license for more than 6 months is a traffic violation that can result in fines or other penalties. If the driver has an active arrest warrant, the police have the right to arrest and detain her until legal matters are resolved. >> 15 Golf Breeze, even though you sent the warrant, stand by. Give me your full name. Give me your full name. Look at me. Give me your full name. Give me your full name. Drugs inside the vehicle. You are under under arrest now for possession of felony narcotics. >> I didn't give y'all permission to search my vehicle either. >> Your vehicle's being towed. We're not searching it. >> Yes, you are. You're searching my vehicle. >> You say that our laws don't matter to you. So, what's it matter? >> Obviously, I don't have any laws right now. >> No, there's plenty of laws. You're just breaking them. >> I don't have to mind laws that that aren't that aren't valid. >> They're valid laws. They are not valid laws. >> The United States and the state of Florida seem to think they are. >> The United States has a constitution we fall under. >> Right. >> Statutes, mandates, codes. >> So, so under our constitution, it still gives the the state governments the right to govern themselves. Correct. >> That's right. >> After the officers informed Miss Smith that her vehicle would be towed, they discovered cocaine in a backpack lying on the front passenger seat floor. Miss Smith objected, arguing that she did not consent to the search of her car. Sergeant Turner responded that they were only conducting an inventory check as the car was being towed, which did not require >> The sheriff has all the power. >> That's right. Not part of NATO either. >> Well, you you you take orders from the top. >> The police. >> Exactly. And he takes orders from the top. >> Who's the top? That's what you're implying. >> No, I don't apply things. >> Then stop implying that I only take orders from the top. I don't I know the constitution of where it is. >> I know the constitution too. I also know that the states have the right but you you you >> you decide which laws to follow. Florida state law. >> I violated a law that someone made up. >> It's not legal. >> The constitution was made up. >> Our our constitution was changed in 1776 and in 1871. >> I don't think it was changed in 1776 that my officers over there don't help anyone. >> Y'all aren't helping me. You're not helping yourself because you choose to not get a valid driver's license. You're just playing a victim. >> I'm not I'm not playing a victim. >> That's what you're doing. >> I have the laws in that car. I don't think that you're interested in learning anything. I think that you're very stubborn. >> I don't think you know anything about me. Although the driver did not admit to owning the cocaine found in the car, the officer's training experience, and the driver's behavior confirmed she was impaired while driving. Sobriety tests were not conducted due to erratic behavior, non-compliance, arguing, and dilated pupils. She was ultimately taken to jail and charged with driving without a valid license, driving under the influence, and possession of cocaine. >> Stoping playing with me, sir. You have aing mustache and I don't trust you. >> What do you say? She's taking off. She's heading towards It looked like a subpoena, but a few minutes later it turned out to be an actual arrest warrant. >> I want to ask you A QUESTION BEFORE. NO, BEFORE I DO THAT, NO, I'M NOT UNDER ARREST. >> GET ON THE GROUND. YOU'RE GOING TO GET TED and you're GOING TO GET PAID. Get on the ground now. Well, Karens think they are innocent, then turn traffic checks into breathtaking drama in the middle of the night. A woman challenges police on the street and something spirals out of control. >> Stoping playing with me, sir. You have aing mustache and I don't trust you. >> I want to ask you A QUESTION BEFORE I DO THAT. NO, I am not under arrest. >> Police stop car for lane change. Initial unusual reactions [music] escalate tense situation. Hey bro, >> that's where you I'm Stop it. >> But I'm not a bad person. >> Hi. >> Listen. >> How you doing now? >> Hi. Use my hand. >> I see your hand. >> I'm not going to be a bad person. >> That's good. >> I I tell the truth. I'm an honest and regular human being who tells the truth and I don't want to get in trouble. I just want to go away. I'm not I don't I didn't even drink out here. I didn't even [ __ ] drink out here. I just came to pick up my friend. I just want to go home. I just want to go home. >> I didn't stop you, ma'am. I don't know why they stopped. >> No, you didn't stop me. But I just want to go home. Okay. The loss of control became evident as she continued to protest, disobey instructions, and deny any wrongdoing. Tensions continued to escalate. >> Stay in the car. >> No. No. I'm not going to go out. I'm not going to go out. I'm not going to go out. I'm not going to go out. Get in THE CAR. CAN I >> Don't be mean to me. I don't listen. >> I didn't do anything wrong. Don't talk to me like that. I don't like that. I didn't do nothing wrong. >> DON'T TOUCH ME. I'M NOT I WOULD never see him. >> Did you already talk to him? >> No. The other guy. >> No, it wasn't me. You hi. >> WHAT'S GOING ON? >> I JUST WANT TO GO HOME. >> What's your name? >> Um Toby M. >> What is it? >> I DON'T KNOW. I THINK THEY FEEL LIKE I DON'T CAN I GO? >> You can I go? I'm not even >> Where are you coming from? >> I'm everywhere. What the [ __ ] I'm I'm here to pick someone up. Okay. >> I just want to be I He doesn't like me. >> Why? I'm trying to talk to you. >> I JUST RIGHT. RIGHT. >> Why don't you just step all the way up? >> NO. [screaming] >> WHY? >> Why would you want to sit like that? >> Cuz it's more comfortable >> kind of. >> And my boots look good. >> Well, [screaming] you have any medical issues? >> No. >> No. >> Why? I look crazy. >> Oh, I was only doing that cuz we're eore. Come on. >> No, I've never been diagnosed with anything. There's nothing on my record. Period. I do THAT CONSCIOUSLY CUZ I UNDERSTAND. Do not do not put that on me, sir. Whatever it is that you're trying to put on me right now. >> I'm not saying >> perfectly safe. Hold. Can I talk to your microphone? >> Not here. Actually, >> I'm not going to I'm not going to TOUCH YOU. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. [screaming] NO. NO, SIR. Unless you want me, you can have me. But I'm not stepping out of anything because I'm PERFECTLY SAFE. >> THAT'S FINE. >> How dare you? >> Can I check your eyes as part of field sobriety to make sure that you're okay when you drive? >> No, I haven't on me. >> You don't know if you have any eyes on you? >> I have two of them. >> Yeah. Can I check them as part of field sobriety? >> Oh, yes, please. >> Okay. Can Can you step outside so I can do it? >> No. >> Okay, >> I'm not doing that. >> Okay. Hey, do you wear glasses or contacts >> sometimes? >> Well, are you wearing them right now? >> No. >> Okay. >> They're colored contacts and I like green eyes. >> Okay. >> Stop [ __ ] playing with me, sir. You have a [ __ ] mustache and I don't trust you. >> I'm sorry that you feel that way. >> Do you have a [ __ ] cam on you? Because I want the cam to be catching all of this. >> I believe THAT IT IS. >> I DON'T TRUST HIM. >> OKAY, HERE. LISTEN. Can you see my light right here? >> Yes. >> What color is it? Red. >> All right. What I want you to do is focus on my light. >> Should I? Should I? SHOULD I? >> WELL, I'D LIKE YOU TO. >> YEAH, YOU'D LIKE me to, but I don't want to because I don't trust you. >> Here's what's going on. Okay. Right now. >> Okay. Touch me. >> There's There's a possibility that you're >> No, I'm not even the driver. >> Well, I would like to check your eyes. >> I'm not the driver, so you don't get to determine whether I'm impaired or not. Listen, I'd like you to do >> Am I impaired or does it actually [ __ ] matter that I'm actually impaired or not? I'm not the driver of this car. >> If you don't do the exercises, what it does is it puts me in a position. I am not >> based off of everything. >> I am not impaired. I am not the driver of this car. >> So, will you participate in exercises for >> The woman continued to appear confused with inconsistent answers and strange behavior, showing signs of increasing psychological instability. No, because you >> Oh, [ __ ] me. >> But if I chose If I chose to actually one of the questions that you're asking, no, I'm asking a real ass question. Let me go. >> No, I want to ask you A QUESTION BEFORE. NO, BEFORE I DO THAT. NO, I AM NOT UNDER ARREST. >> You are. >> No. >> Do I Why am I under arrest? >> Why? I was not driving. >> Driving? No. DUI means driving under intoxication. Driving under intoxication. I was not driving. >> HEY, DO NOT BITE ME. DO NOT BITE ME. >> Let me go. Let me go. I was not driving. I was not driving. Wait. >> Is it really that serious? I WAS NOT DRIVING. >> Put your ear on a side. >> I WAS NOT DRIVING. >> FACED WITH signs of unrest, the police requested further examination. She refused to cooperate and reacted violently when arrested, continuously asserting her innocence. >> All right. Can you can you hear me? >> OF COURSE. I CAN [ __ ] HEAR YOU. >> OKAY. I'M OFFICER Ben of the Tampa Police [laughter] Department. Look who you are. >> I'm now requesting that you submit to a lawful test your breath for the purpose of determining a phone call content. >> I hate you. >> If you fail to submit to a test request of you, your privilege to operate motor vehicle will be suspended for a period of ONE YEAR FOR A REFUSAL OR 18 months if your privilege has been previously suspended as a result of refusal to submit to the lawful test for breath, urine, and blood. Additionally, if you refuse to submit to the test I requested of you and if your driving privilege has been previously suspended from [screaming] prior refusal to submit to a lawful test of your breath, you're in blood, you'll be committing a misdemeanor. >> I DON'T WANT TO [ __ ] TALK TO YOU. >> REFUSING TO SUBMIT THE TESTING is admissible as evidence OF NO CRIMINAL PROCEEDING. >> WILL YOU provide a breath sample? >> You want to provide a breath sample? >> [ __ ] you. >> Okay. >> I hate you. I didn't do anything new. >> Hey, will you sign a sign one for me? >> Yeah. I didn't do anything. I didn't do anything. >> I can't hear you. What? >> Uh yeah. Yeah. I'm I'm going to be here for a minute. I'm I'm just going to jump off on this side now. >> I didn't do anything. Ow. In Florida, firsttime DUI offenders can [music] be fined $500,01,000, jailed for up to six months, [music] and have their driver's license suspended for 6 months to one year. She was charged [music] with assault on an officer, nonviolent resistance, and driving under the influence. Up next, a drunken Karen with an impulsive decision has gotten herself into bigger trouble than ever. >> Hey, how you doing tonight? >> Good. How are you? Hey, I'm deputy going to the sheriff's office. Hey, reason I'm stopping you. Okay, first off, all right, when you were stopped over there at the red light after coming over the Bridge of Lions, okay, you were stopped way past the stop bar and your car was completely in the crosswalk. >> Okay. >> Okay. You can't be parking in the middle of the crosswalk cuz if people are trying to cross, obviously they can't walk through your car, right? >> That makes sense. >> Okay. As you were coming down Cathedral over there. Okay. Do you remember when you started drifting over to the left >> and you almost hit that parked car? >> Yes. >> Okay. And then as you turned here, All right. You turned here very quick onto this road, which is King Street. Okay. So, that's why I stopped you. One, you were parked in the crosswalk up there. Two, you drifted over and almost smashed into that parked car. >> I did not almost smash into the parked car. I'm a lift. I'm trying to get to my customers. >> Okay. Do you remember But you remember almost hitting it? >> No, I didn't almost hit it. >> Well, you just told me that you did. >> I did not. But I said I moved over to the lane and all of a sudden I was in the lane where I was trying to move over. There's a a parked car that's in the middle of the the white line in the lane. >> Right. Right. But you started drifting over, almost hit it and you swerved over to the right. >> Stop for dangerous driving. She denied any wrongdoing, but her next move sent things spiraling out of control. >> Can you give this >> What's that? I said, "Can you bear with me?" >> I didn't even say anything. >> It's the light. >> It's just my light. >> I know, but it's a little invasive. >> It's It's not invasive. >> Yeah. >> What do you St. John? She's taking off. She's heading towards She'll say St. George. She's taking too Get on the ground. YOU'RE GOING TO GET TASED. YOU'RE GOING TO GET TASED. GET ON THE GROUND NOW. >> PLEASE. >> GET ON THE GROUND. GET ON YOUR STOMACH. >> GET ON YOUR STOMACH NOW. >> GET on your stomach. >> I have a 2-year-old. Please. I have a >> You're going to get tased if you move. >> Never go out. Please. 2y old. I have a 2-year-old. >> St. John's. I'm working on dinner. Secure. I can't give you an address. We're in a sideyard. >> Please. I never >> Put your feet out. >> Never. Please. I'm a good person. Please. Please. I never I never >> She's not security. I don't work on it. Put your arms behind your back. >> I never Please. I've never done anything like this. from a traffic check. She suddenly escaped, caused a serious accident, and was controlled after a dramatic chase. >> You are in case you hit your head or anything. Um, what's your full name? >> Okay. Where are we right now? >> Right here. What color is >> I'll go talk to him in a second. >> They're going to head out unless you need them. Okay. >> How's your knee feel? I just jump on a bottle. Call you heal. >> Okay. Can I see your face real quick? I just want to check to see if you're okay. >> Let me pull that leaf out of your hair. Sorry. Deputy Green is the one whose car you're in. So, he's the one who's going to check for all your stuff and whatnot in your car. I just wanted him to look at your knee cuz you're going to need some stitches in that. And I just want them to know, too. Okay. >> I just do not want to escalate this any further. I >> Well, this is that my dear, that that's just medical. See? Oh yeah, >> that's just medical. >> That's totally separate. They're literally here to make sure you're okay. That's it. So that's the first thing is are you okay? And then for everything else we go from there. >> I just want to let the people know that are at my home that I'm like >> where do you live at? >> I'm at drive. I have a 2 year I have a 3 and 1/ halfyear-old and a fiance. >> Are they home right now? >> Yes. >> Okay. I just want to let him know I'm okay. I've never been in trouble. I got scared. I know what I did. I [ __ ] I I know I made him. >> I just got here, so I don't I don't even know what happened. So, >> he pulled me over. >> I've never been pulled over in my life. I'm 30 years old. I got scared. I've watched >> I'll deal with it. >> After the accident, she received first aid and admitted to running away out of panic. An impulsive decision that nearly cost her her life and had dire legal consequences. >> What time do you think it is right now? >> Probably 2:45. >> From the time that you woke up this this morning to us talking right now, have you consumed any alcoholic beverages? >> I I met up with some friends at 9:30. >> Okay. So, about 9:30. Met up with some friends. Was that the first time you had your first >> And uh what time do you think you had your last alcoholic beverage? >> I I don't know. >> You don't know? Okay. And um >> this is a first. >> I understand. It's quite a first. >> No, this is a big >> It's a big first. Yeah. >> First. >> Um >> but I got scared. >> So about a total of how many alcoholic beverages do you think you've had? >> I wouldn't know. >> You don't know? Okay. So, here's the deal. You are being placed under arrest for DUI as long as well uh a lot of other charges. Okay. >> Um I am requesting you submit to a lawful breath test to determine your breath alcohol content. Is that something you'd be willing to do for me? >> No. >> Okay. I got to read you what's called your implied consent. Okay, so here's the deal. If you refuse to take the test I requested of you, your driving privilege will be suspended for a period of one year for first refusal or 18 months if your driving privilege has been previously suspended or previously fined under 327.35215 for refusing to submit to a lawful test of your breath or blood. Additionally, if you refuse to take the test I have requested of you and if your driving privilege has been previously suspended or previously fined under 327.35215 for refusal to submit to a lawful test of your breath or blood, you will be committing a misdemeanor in addition to any other penalties which can be imposed by law. Do you understand that? >> Okay. You still refusing a breath sample? >> Yes. >> He was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, fleeing from police, and resisting arrest. Hey, >> stop. You piece of [ __ ] >> Stop kicking me. Put your hands in. >> WHO ARE YOU, >> [ __ ] I AIN'T EVEN do [ __ ] >> Stay back. >> I've never done nothing. >> When a Karen chooses to confront the police, one mistake leads straight to trouble. You're going to [ __ ] LOSE YOUR JOB, [ __ ]