NORML Freedom Card, Know and Understand Your Rights

IndianaToker · #1 (**permalink**) 02-17-2005, 06:56 AM

It's CRITICAL that you know your rights and how to properly invoke them!

Freedom Card

Keep this card with you in case of involvement with law enforcement personnel.

Instructions to make your own card:

Download the PDF document. Also print 4 cardson one page. (Requires Adobe Reader).
Print page one
Re-insert the paper to print on the back and print page two
Trim and fold between the opposing text
Card stock suggested

Text of the card
The U.S. Constitution prohibits the government from interfering with
your right to remain silent, to consult with an attorney, and to be free
from unreasonable searches and seizures by law enforcement.
However, it is up to you to assert these rights. This NORML Foundation
Freedom Card will help you do so effectively.

If you are confronted by a police officer, remain calm. Be courteous
and provide your identification. Politely refuse to answer any further
questions. Ask to talk to an attorney. Do not consent to any search of
your person, your property, your residence or your vehicle. Tell the
officer you would like to give him or her this card, which is a statement
of the constitutional rights you wish to invoke. Do not reach for this
card until you have obtained the officer’s permission to do so.

I hereby invoke and refuse to waive all of the following rights and
privileges afforded to me by the U.S. Constitution:

• I invoke and refuse to waive my Fifth Amendment right to
remain silent. Do not ask me any questions.

• I invoke and refuse to waive my Sixth Amendment right to an
attorney of my choice. Do not ask me any questions without my
attorney present.

• I invoke and refuse to waive all privileges and rights pursuant
to the case Miranda v. Arizona. Do not ask me any questions or make
any comment to me about this decision.

• I invoke and refuse to waive my Fourth Amendment right to be
free from unreasonable searches and seizures. I do not consent to
any search or seizure of myself, my home, or of any property in my
possession. Do not ask me about my ownership interest in any
property. I do not consent to this contact with you. If I am not
presently under arrest or under investigatory detention, please allow
me to leave.

• Any statement I make, or alleged consent I give, in response
to your questions is hereby made under protest and under duress and
in submission to your claim of lawful authority to force me to provide
you with information.

THE NORML FOUNDATION
1600 K Street, NW, Suite 501
Washington, DC 20006-2832
www.norml.org / 202-483-8751

sidious · #2 (**permalink**) 02-17-2005, 08:44 PM

now that's a good idea, if i lived in the states i'd get printing..........lol...........Peace out.............Sid

aDoS · #3 (**permalink**) 04-06-2005, 10:22 AM

I get searched a lot at school(and fortunley haven't found anything yet). Do you think this card would have any effect if I bust it out on my principal or my counselors?

Opivy · #4 (**permalink**) 04-06-2005, 11:00 AM

No. School > you.

4ction · #5 (**permalink**) 04-08-2005, 05:55 AM

^^yep, at school, a lot of your rights are taken away, and the law gives the school this power. You, and anything else on school property (including your locker, your car, etc.) are all subject to random searches at any time.

Also, try not to do something stupid on the way to or from school. One of my friends was expelled a couple months before graduation because he fought another kid on the way home from school. Lemme tell ya, he was pissed.

The Hellraiser · #6 (**permalink**) 06-27-2005, 05:22 PM

I just printed and laminated 2 copies. one for my wallet and one in with my registration and insurance info.

IndianaToker · #7 (**permalink**) 06-30-2005, 05:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Hellraiser

I just printed and laminated 2 copies. one for my wallet and one in with my registration and insurance info.

You're welcome! Just remember to pass along the information in this thread to people that you feel may need it.

Mooze · #8 (**permalink**) 03-09-2006, 02:58 AM

Is there a site like NORML for Canadian laws? It would be interesting to see my rights concerning marijuana usage/possesion. I tried looking on http://laws.justice.gc.ca/en/ but couldnt find a darned thing. Thanks.

...Spliff! · #9 (**permalink**) 05-15-2006, 04:31 AM

I have been wondering the same thing...

Can anyone help us out...

StickyxLover · #10 (**permalink**) 05-15-2006, 04:59 AM

Wow that really cool but if i was speeding and got pulled over and i just showed the cop that card wouldnt i be making that a bigger deal because i would have to call my attorney to come over or am i missing something?

Jonsi · #11 (**permalink**) 05-15-2006, 05:57 AM

If he's just giving you a speeding ticket, don't give him the card. This is if he suspects you have marijuana on you.... Though I am highly doubting how effective this is....

StickyxLover · #12 (**permalink**) 05-15-2006, 06:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jonsi

If he's just giving you a speeding ticket, don't give him the card. This is if he suspects you have marijuana on you.... Though I am highly doubting how effective this is....

O ok yea that makes sence, im a retard.

motion · #13 (**permalink**) 05-16-2006, 12:07 AM

There is such a big grey area here. No where does it state how to avoid a K9-unit. I've heard of people doing exactly what is stated here (stated rights verbally). 2/3 of the cases had the K9 called and busted them, the 3rd threatened to bring a K9 and he buckeled under the pressure. Anyone want to fill in the grey area?

yellow bic · #14 (**permalink**) 05-16-2006, 01:15 AM

i highly doubt this will work

most cops when they see something l ike this or are handed something like this will go irate

at the same time they will say they had probable cause (which is basically anything) and search your car anyways

marleyfan4 · #15 (**permalink**) 05-17-2006, 08:41 PM

but i dont get it because most cops are gonna search the shit outta you if u show them this, its a little card, no offence, if it really worked i would use it

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#1 (permalink) 02-17-2005, 06:56 AM
IndianaToker Indy :Administrator: Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 8,941	NORML Freedom Card, Know and Understand Your Rights *It's CRITICAL that you know your rights and how to properly invoke them!* Freedom Card Keep this card with you in case of involvement with law enforcement personnel. Instructions to make your own card: Download the PDF document. Also print 4 cardson one page. (Requires Adobe Reader). Print page one Re-insert the paper to print on the back and print page two Trim and fold between the opposing text Card stock suggested Text of the card The U.S. Constitution prohibits the government from interfering with your right to remain silent, to consult with an attorney, and to be free from unreasonable searches and seizures by law enforcement. However, it is up to you to assert these rights. This NORML Foundation Freedom Card will help you do so effectively. If you are confronted by a police officer, remain calm. Be courteous and provide your identification. Politely refuse to answer any further questions. Ask to talk to an attorney. Do not consent to any search of your person, your property, your residence or your vehicle. Tell the officer you would like to give him or her this card, which is a statement of the constitutional rights you wish to invoke. Do not reach for this card until you have obtained the officer’s permission to do so. I hereby invoke and refuse to waive all of the following rights and privileges afforded to me by the U.S. Constitution: • I invoke and refuse to waive my Fifth Amendment right to remain silent. Do not ask me any questions. • I invoke and refuse to waive my Sixth Amendment right to an attorney of my choice. Do not ask me any questions without my attorney present. • I invoke and refuse to waive all privileges and rights pursuant to the case Miranda v. Arizona. Do not ask me any questions or make any comment to me about this decision. • I invoke and refuse to waive my Fourth Amendment right to be free from unreasonable searches and seizures. I do not consent to any search or seizure of myself, my home, or of any property in my possession. Do not ask me about my ownership interest in any property. I do not consent to this contact with you. If I am not presently under arrest or under investigatory detention, please allow me to leave. • Any statement I make, or alleged consent I give, in response to your questions is hereby made under protest and under duress and in submission to your claim of lawful authority to force me to provide you with information. THE NORML FOUNDATION 1600 K Street, NW, Suite 501 Washington, DC 20006-2832 www.norml.org / 202-483-8751 Last edited by IndianaToker; 02-17-2005 at 07:01 AM. Reason: Typo.

#2 (permalink) 02-17-2005, 08:44 PM
sidious Old School Stoner Join Date: May 2002 Location: 1060 West Addison, Chicago IL Posts: 7,338	now that's a good idea, if i lived in the states i'd get printing..........lol...........Peace out.............Sid __________________ www.geocities.com/quickgrowguide/ "The difference between 'involvement' and 'commitment' is like an eggs-and-ham breakfast: the chicken was 'involved' - the pig was 'committed'."

#3 (permalink) 04-06-2005, 10:22 AM
aDoS Banned Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego,California Posts: 15	I get searched a lot at school(and fortunley haven't found anything yet). Do you think this card would have any effect if I bust it out on my principal or my counselors?

#4 (permalink) 04-06-2005, 11:00 AM
Opivy Nova Police Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Upper Baboons Asshole Posts: 4,511	No. School > you. __________________ "I don' think I'll ever touch a daiquiri again..."

#5 (permalink) 04-08-2005, 05:55 AM
4ction the Medicine Man Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: arizona Posts: 884	^^yep, at school, a lot of your rights are taken away, and the law gives the school this power. You, and anything else on school property (including your locker, your car, etc.) are all subject to random searches at any time. Also, try not to do something stupid on the way to or from school. One of my friends was expelled a couple months before graduation because he fought another kid on the way home from school. Lemme tell ya, he was pissed. __________________ AIM SN: soultosqueeze462 "KNOWLEDGE is being aware that a tomato is a fruit - WISDOM is knowing not to put it in your fruit cocktail" Life!///tell it like it is///you don't have to die before you live/// -Sly & the Family Stone

#6 (permalink) 06-27-2005, 05:22 PM
The Hellraiser NNNNNIIIICCCEEEE!!!! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Cloud 9!!! Posts: 37	Thanks! I just printed and laminated 2 copies. one for my wallet and one in with my registration and insurance info.

#8 (permalink) 03-09-2006, 02:58 AM
Mooze Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 28	Is there a site like NORML for Canadian laws? It would be interesting to see my rights concerning marijuana usage/possesion. I tried looking on http://laws.justice.gc.ca/en/ but couldnt find a darned thing. Thanks.

#10 (permalink) 05-15-2006, 04:59 AM
StickyxLover Guitar god Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: NY Posts: 1,812	Wow that really cool but if i was speeding and got pulled over and i just showed the cop that card wouldnt i be making that a bigger deal because i would have to call my attorney to come over or am i missing something? __________________

#11 (permalink) 05-15-2006, 05:57 AM
Jonsi Shine On, Syd Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,713	If he's just giving you a speeding ticket, don't give him the card. This is if he suspects you have marijuana on you.... Though I am highly doubting how effective this is....

#13 (permalink) 05-16-2006, 12:07 AM
motion Check the work ethic Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Arizona, USA Posts: 3,861	There is such a big grey area here. No where does it state how to avoid a K9-unit. I've heard of people doing exactly what is stated here (stated rights verbally). 2/3 of the cases had the K9 called and busted them, the 3rd threatened to bring a K9 and he buckeled under the pressure. Anyone want to fill in the grey area? __________________ Last edited by motion; 05-17-2006 at 03:22 AM.

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#14 (permalink) 05-16-2006, 01:15 AM
yellow bic wherd. Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 1,516	i highly doubt this will work most cops when they see something l ike this or are handed something like this will go irate at the same time they will say they had probable cause (which is basically anything) and search your car anyways

#15 (permalink) 05-17-2006, 08:41 PM
marleyfan4 Roastin n Coastin Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: PA, USA Posts: 100	but i dont get it because most cops are gonna search the shit outta you if u show them this, its a little card, no offence, if it really worked i would use it __________________ Ive got the need the need for weed dont drink and drive Smoke and fly