I have a camera. I have a camera. I can play it for you. When Maddie was pulled over by Deputy Mckenry in Texas, her dash cam became her ultimate ally, capturing every moment of an encounter that could have spiraled into a costly legal battle. According to the Texas Transportation Code, section 503.061, dealer tags can be legally used by family members or employees for personal purposes. Yet, the officer falsely claimed Mattiey's use of the dealer tag was improper. The dash cam footage revealed the truth, showing Maddie unbuckling her seat belt only after stopping, directly contradicting the officer's assumption that she was driving without it. I just took my seat belt off as a habit. Can I see your glasses, please? Yeah, I just took this off. Just so you know, I wasn't driving without a seat belt. Huh? That's the reason you're being No, I just took it off. I swear to God, I I It's habit. Yeah. Um, I wasn't speeding. The reason you're being stopped is because you can have the seat belt on. No, I just took it off. I swear to God. I I have a camera. I have a camera. I can play it for you because it's habit. When I stop the car and put it in park, I take it off. Thank you. Is this your car? Yeah. What do you have to do? Uh because my husband owns a dealership. Okay. So, does that mean you just put dealerships on any vehicle that you own? No, we're going to sell it. Usually whenever we're a dealer or if they're showing the vehicle, it's just neither. It's No, he's going to sell it. I'm just test driving it. Are you now? Okay. But you just said this is your car. No, it's of course I'm driving it, so I have to have insurance on it and stuff. So, this is your car. I asked him this is your vehicle and he said yes. So there shouldn't be a reason why you should have a dealer 500 just because you're high on just because your husband Well right now I'm driving it so it's not like do you want me to call my husband? You can talk to him. My go you tell me you tell me that this is your vehicle. You still live on country place road. Yeah I grab my Uh-huh. I mean here you go. Make sure you wear your seat belt also. I swear I was wearing a hat. Make sure you also uh start driving hard. Huh? Put a put a real tag on your vehicle and not get a check. Okay. Okay. But I swear I have Okay. Mattiey's quick thinking to reference her dash cam shifted the dynamic, forcing the officer to backtrack from his initial accusations. Hello, guys. Hey, what's up, buddy? How are you? Got a call for a suspicious car that's been here for some time, and I'm here to check it out. Make sure everything's good. Hey, before we start, can I get a name and badge number? Sure. Officer Hill, badge number 548. And what department are you from? Pensville. And where's that located? Here. No, no, the address. 90 North Broadway. 90 North Broadway. Okay. So, you said you got a call about a suspicious car. And what else? Suspicious vehicle. Uhhuh. And that's it. Okay. That's been parked here for quite some time. So, I'm just here to check it out. Okay. Officer Raml. Um, like I told the individual who approached me. Okay. I'm parked legally. I'm not doing anything wrong and I just like to be left alone. Okay? Because you know, as you know, we're American citizens and we don't have to explain ourselves to to people what we're doing if we're not doing breaking the law. Right. Right. So that's all I told the individual and quite frankly, man, I just like to be left alone to be a free citizen. Okay. Yeah. Yeah. All right. I just got to get Is this your car? I'm not going to answer any questions. I'm going to invoke my Fourth Amendment right behind me. Yeah. All right. Okay. Can I get your name, sir? You don't have to answer any questions, right? Okay. This is not a Terry stop, as you know. Yeah, I know. It's just I'm conducting an investigation. No, I know. But still, I got to get information on who I'm talking to. No, you don't. Brung v. Texas states that just because you got a call that didn't give you any probable cause or reasonable articular suspicion of a crime, you don't have the right to identify anyone. When confronted by police over a suspicious vehicle report, the driver demonstrates a firm grasp of their constitutional protections, refusing to provide identification without evidence of a crime. This driver correctly cites Brown versus Texas 1979, which establishes that police cannot demand identification without reasonable suspicion of criminal activity. The officer's insistence on obtaining a name despite this legal precedent highlights a lack of understanding allowing the driver to maintain control of the interaction. So, you know, that's KS law. All right. Well, what I'll say is, yeah, you're parked legally. Just you're fine to do whatever you whatever you please. Okay. Absolutely. Okay. So, like you said, I'm fine, but why would you say that you have to get the ID of everyone in the car when you know that that's against the law to identify someone? I do the same thing when I'm conducting an investigation. Is that common practice? Is that what I Is that common practice? Yeah. Like Yeah. If I'm conducting an investigation, I'd like to get the name of everyone that I'm that I'm talking to. Okay. Wasn't that optional? Just like how you ask my name and everything. You're a public official. I'm a private citizen. I know. But I'm saying, you know, how you like to speak? Yeah. Yeah. Speak with my name and everything. I I like do the same thing. And you're respectful of people who don't want to give their names. Correct. That's okay. Good. Well, then I mean you're not breaking any laws. So, perfect. Yeah. Um um I would I would appreciate it if you let her know that I'm not breaking any law them also. Apparently, they feel that because you're parked in front of their house that they own this property and no one else can park here, right? So, yeah. Yeah. And like I said, you you're parked legally. Um what I will suggest, and you don't have to, is we have a boat ramp. We have a park if you would like to go park there. I know you can park here. That way people don't call keep calling you and say, "Hey, this car suspicious." That's a good suggestion. But a better suggestion would be just educate the citizens that people have the right to park on public street and shouldn't have to go to boat ramp just because they're uncomfortable. That would be the legal and wiser approach. That's why I'm not making you making you leave. I know. I just didn't like that suggestion. just just leaving from here because she's uncomfortable going somewhere else to the boat ramp. I want to be parked legally where I can be. Yep. And if they're uncomfortable, that's unfortunate. That's on them for not knowing the law. I got you. Right. That's not on me. Okay. Yeah. I don't do it uncomfortable. I try to work with the law. All right. So, sir. All right. Thank you. After realizing the driver's deep knowledge of the law, the officer, unable to employ corrupt tactics, retreats to confer with his partner. The driver, anticipating their next move, begins recording the officers as they scheme unlawful tactics to target him. Undeterred, the driver remains prepared to counter their misguided efforts. Soon after, the second officer approaches, attempting to harass and fish for reasons to detain him. The driver's readiness ensures he stays one step ahead of their baseless actions. How you doing, sir? Tell us, sir. Are you I'm not going to ask any questions. Okay, before we start, can I get your name and badge number? Davenport 519. Okay. So, here's where we're at. Uhhuh. In New Jersey or any state, you have to provide your name and information during an investigation or even a maragle stop. Okay. Okay. I know the RO of the cars. That's all I'm trying to confirm is that's who you are. So, we can get out of here. So, you're saying an investigation I have to legally provide my name? Yes. And if I consult to my attorney, they they say the same. Correct. And that's not true. Do you suspect me of committing a crime? Let's start with that. We need, right? Reasonable, articulable suspicion of a crime. Do you suspect me of committing a crime? Did someone call and specifically say that I committed a crime? I'm just asking specifically what crime would that be? You tell me. You were here. Someone called you for me stating that you were sitting out in front of the house, correct? Several hours. Is that a crime? We're just trying to find out what's going on because we had a house in this area that has nothing to do with me. Is that a crime? I can't associate that. All I'm trying to do is get you out of here so we all can go about our way. But do I have a fourth amendment right? Can you answer that? What would that be, too? You tell me. You're the officer. You know what a fourth fourth amendment? You're saying this doesn't violate that fourth amendment? It does. No. If you force me to identify it does Well, because you're driving their vehicle. I'm not driving a motor vehicle. My vehicle is parked. So, you're still occupying their vehicle? I can occupy parked vehicle. I can operate but I'm not can operate but it still is the same. You have the right to operate it on a public street. But can I commit a moving violation while parking? No, but you can't commit parking violation. So am I committing a parking violation? I don't know yet because I don't know if you're the register of visitor. I'm going to invoke my fifth amendment right? I don't know if you have a driver's license. I'm going to invoke my fifth amendment right to remain silent without a lawyer present to answer any questions. While remaining silent? Sure. While remaining silent? Sure. I just need you to provide me your proper driving documentation. I'm not going to provide any documents since I didn't break any law. Definitely have to provide a driver. I'm not going to provide any documents insurance for the vehicle. At this point in time, I'm going to remain silent. Okay. We're kind of we're kind of impass here and I'm trying to make this as easy for everybody as possible. I get your frustration. I get it. I'm at the same level. Listen, honestly, the next step is litigation. if you violate my rights. And under oath, you're going to have to answer these questions in front of a jury. Okay? I'm not going to ask any questions moving forward. Okay? I invoke my fifth amendment right to remain silent within the presence of an attorney. You're not going to provide a driver's license, registration, or do you suspect me of committing a crime or or a moving violation? I can't determine that. So, the answer is no. If your driver license is valid, do you suspect me of committing a crime or a moving violation? So, I can provide the documentation. Do you suspect me of committing a crime or a moving violation? Yes or no? I don't know yet. So, you don't know? No. Because I can't provide your Do your investigation. Talk to whoever you have to talk to. Review license. No, you don't get to go in the place determining who I do because you I'm not even going to speak anymore. Did you see me? Did you see me arrive here? Huh? Did you see me drive here? The neighbors did. But did you are they police officers? It doesn't matter. All right. Listen. You got here somehow, right? Supervisor, please. I am. It's right here. You're a supervisor, please. You're a supervisor. No, we That's it. This is me. Fifth. Fifth amendment. Okay. Invoke my fifth. I invoke my fourth and I invoke my first amendment. Right. Also, can I get a CAD number? Um, Hill. Hill. Yes. Can I get a CAD number, please? A CAD number? Yes. Call number, CAD number? Yeah. Incident number. However you Whatever you guys call it, you'll be able to. I will give it to you. Can I get it now? You can get it now. Yes, please. Thank you. I appreciate it. Can I get your ID? No, sir. Okay. What is your My reasonable your article suspicion of a crime? No. So, this is this is what we're trying to explain to you. We get called here for I know how it works. Okay. This is not You obviously don't because you're not giving us your ID. Okay. Um can I get the card number? Yeah. Thank you. I'm not going to speak to you either. I'm going to work my fifth amendment right. Sounds good. County, can I get a case number? Remember I told you, are you familiar with the Bill of Rights? Firm. Are you familiar with the Bill of Rights? Yep. And you Okay, good. You know there's an established law regarding the fourth amendment, someone's right to be securing their effects. Okay. And a fifth amendment right to remain silent. Yep. Okay. You're aware of that. Thanks for putting it on record. You're welcome. Remember I told you Brown v. Texas. Okay. So remember that case law, okay? Just in case there's litigation, I've directed you exactly to the case law that governs this from v Texas. Is your body camera on? It's on. Perfect. Phone is on. And he is your supervisor. Correct. Correct. Okay. You see, there's something called an unlawful arrest. And that's where litigation comes in. and you sue the department for unlawful unlawful arrest. If they do escalate it to that point because is the minimum standard that they have to reach before even getting any probable cause and hopefully they know. We don't I don't know if they know but we'll see. Maybe lieutenants might be able to educate them if they try to pursue this further. The driver schools the officers by invoking their fifth amendment right to remain silent, refusing to answer questions or provide documents without an attorney. The fifth amendment provides no person shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself. When the officer claims the driver must provide identification during an investigation, the driver counters by questioning whether a crime is suspected, forcing the officer to admit uncertainty. This exchange underscores the officer's weak legal footing, showcasing the driver's legal acumen. And afterwards, what I'm going to do is go lo complaint for both officers. So So I didn't understand. Were you talking to me there or no? To be honest question, I didn't know you were talking. No, without respect. I'm speaking to myself. Yeah. Not not you. All right. I'm going to respectfully address you. If I want to talk, I'm going to respectfully say he'll Yep. Yeah. I'm not going to disrespect you. You're a human being. I do. Yes. Do you know who the other officer is speaking with? So I can I don't know who. Okay. No. Okay. And who's the lieutenant on duty? On duty? Yes. We'd have I'd have to check who's on duty if you don't mind. Whenever you get a chance. Okay. Thanks. Oh, yeah. He might know off top of his head. Thank you very much. Yeah. But he's he didn't Am I being detained, by the way? Let me let me establish that right now. Yeah. We're going to You're detaining me for no crime? Yep. Because we got called here for a suspicious person's in a in a suspicious vehicle, right? That's what that's why I'm here. But no crime, though. Just a suspicious person. No crime. And that's what we're figuring out. But no crime though. Just a suspicious right now. There's no crime. Okay, good. Good. Thank you very much. So, all we would do now that we've established that there's no crime being committed. Yes, sir. Because I am conducting an investigation, I have to get information. Not going to happen, man. Okay. But be text. Okay. Just so you're aware. Yes, sir. When I do that, I write it down. It goes in our system and that's it. Nope. There's no like there's no reason for you to even have a CAD number because we're not going to have your information to put in there and she's not going to give it to you without you verifying who you are. This is public information, sir. Okay. Yep. I've done thousands of public requests. Okay. Public information. All right. I know exactly how this works. Okay. So, sounds good. I'm not ignorant. All right. And as you can see, I was never disrespectful to you, right? I just want to make sure we put that on record. Okay. Yeah. Cool. Cool. Cool. Yeah. But let me let me ask you something. She drove here earlier, blocked the street, and then backed up on this side of the street. You want to go charge her for that? I mean, that that lady here in that yellow car, she drove here. She blocked the street to look at my car and backed up on this side of the street. Yeah. So, that's obstruction of the roadway. So, you want to do an investigation about that? I'm calling to let you guys know about what she did. So, well, we can talk to her about that as well. Sure. I got it on video, too. I got a dash cam and that points to the back and the front. So, okay. I got it on video. Nice. All right. Am I free to go? Nope. Still came. All right. There. I'm not going to resist, man. Put me under arrest. Look, here's my hands. I'm not going to resist. I just want to make sure that we're on the same page cuz they're going to pull me out of the car and I just don't want to be What are we going to do? No. I'm very respectful. Are we Are we okay? Yeah. So, here's here's what we're going to do. Sure. Okay. Cuz I really don't want this massive headache of whatever's going on. Okay. So, what my thing is is obviously this car is registered in New Jersey, right? So, we can pull registration, see who the RO is, and see if the RORO matches your picture in the DMV system. Public plate, right? Public license plate. So, yeah, you guys have the right to do that. Yeah. Okay. So, to me, that's the easiest way to resolve the whole matter. And I think so, too. All of us going about our way, right? Perfect. Okay. I'm okay with that. that work for you? Yep. I don't feel like having to go this just for a simple little suspicious vehicle investigation. The whole reason why we're pushing it that far is because we literally just had an incident at the school. It's 100 yards away. Okay. So, we're just that's why we're in the area now. Anyway, so I understand that, but anybody who's parked in the street doesn't mean they're associated with that incident. No, I I get it. I get it. But at the same time Mhm. we got to conf like you got to get out of here some you got here somehow. You got to get out of here somehow. All I have to do is make sure you got a valid license and you're on your license. I didn't care. Not going to help you though. Not going to happen. I'm not giving you a license for you to make sure I have a valid license. That is that's not that is not accordance with I got your point. But here's the thing. If you drive away from here and something happens, we're going to have to get your license at that point. You get what I'm saying? Well, you have to have a legal reason to blow me over like I told him. I'm not saying we're going to sit here and try to pull you. I'm just saying, God forbid something else happens in from now. I have a license that is valid and is legal for me to operate in this on this roadway. Okay. And that's why I have dash cameras front, back, side to side to make sure I'm covered. Okay. You guys have your cameras, too. Yeah, we got everything on camera. Mine, too. So, all right. I'm not worried about that part. All right. You have a good one. All right. Thank you very much, man. All right, guys. The driver not only defends their own rights but also educates ates the officers on the public's right to use public spaces without harassment. The First Amendment supports this, stating, "Congress shall make no law abridging the freedom of speech or of the press or the right of the people peaceibly to assemble by parking legally on a public street." The driver exercises their right to occupy public space, challenging the officer's suggestion to relocate to a boat ramp to avoid complaints. The driver argues that citizens should be educated about others rights to park legally rather than pressuring law-abiding individuals to move due to unfounded discomfort. This bold stance flips the script, putting the officers on notice that their actions could lead to litigation if they pursue an unlawful arrest, further exposing their procedural missteps. Like and subscribe for more police cam stories. Watch the next recommended video. Click to watch now.