LAUGH IT OFF
Of f icers Don’ t Have to Tell the Truth ‘ARE YOU A COP?’
It’s a common myth: When you ask someone if they’re a cop, they have to answer honestly, even if they’re running a sting operation. In reality, law enforcement officers can lie, and they do so often. In the above case, it’s understandable — telling someone you’re an officer while undercover can be extremely dangerous. But, there are plenty of other subtle lies and half-truths officers can use to pull the wool over your eyes and subvert your rights. ‘COOPERATE AND THE DA WILL GO EASY ON YOU’ This is an all-too-common fiction used by officers during questioning. The officers have no way of guaranteeing how a prosecutor will treat your case, and they have no incentive to go to the DA and argue on your behalf. This line and others like it are just a means of getting you to talk without first speaking to an attorney. They may also flip the script and suggest that prosecutors will be harsher if you stay quiet, but remember, you are always entitled to your Fifth Amendment Right to remain silent. ‘WE HAVE EVIDENCE’ This is a very underhanded trick that is not unconstitutional. After an arrest, you may be told, “We have an eye witness,” or “Your fingerprints were found at the scene of the crime.” But make no mistake, these claims may be 100% false. While officers may be hoping to catch a criminal with minimal effort, this manipulative tactic has been shown to lead completely innocent people to confess to crimes they didn’t commit. ‘LET’S TALK OFF THE RECORD’ In a classic “good cop” move, an officer may tell you they’ve shut off their tape recorder during questioning. In truth, the phrase “off the record” is meaningless. Officers aren’t journalists, and as long as you’ve already been read your Miranda rights (and, in some cases, even if you weren’t) anything you say can and will be used against you. These and other tactics are painfully common and contribute to many false convictions. So remember, no matter what an officer says, you have the right to remain silent and the right to seek out a criminal defense attorney.
SENEGALESE LAMB SKEWERS
Inspired by Food & Wine Magazine
Adapted from a recipe by famed Southern chef Sean Brock, these skewers are seasoned in a Senegalese style and served alongside mustard-flavored onions.
INGREDIENTS For the lamb: • 2 lbs. trimmed leg of lamb, cut into 1-inch cubes • 1 tbsp peanut oil, plus more for grilling • Salt and black pepper, to taste
For the onions: • 1/2 cup distilled white vinegar
• 1/2 cup Dijon mustard • 1/2 tbsp agave nectar • 1 yellow onion, thinly sliced • Salt and white pepper, to taste
EQUIPMENT • Bamboo skewers INSTRUCTIONS 1. In a bowl, coat lamb with 1 tbsp oil and generously season with salt and pepper. 2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together vinegar, mustard, and agave nectar. Toss in onions and season with salt and pepper. 3. Heat a grill or grill pan to medium and oil the grates. 4. Thread lamb on skewers and grill for 6–8 minutes. 5. Serve alongside onions.
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