You have the Right . . .
To laugh.
Chances are, you’ll get a “Promise to Appear” citation.
If you
are arrested, even better. That means you’ll go before a Canadian judge. Canadian judges love raggamuffin people who appear before them.
At best they’ll let you go. At worst, they’ll give you a tongue-lashing that sounds like something from an
Andy Hardy movie . . . and then they’ll let you go.
If the Police Stop Anyone . . .
Know that Canadian street cops are very frustrated with Canadian courts because the judges let everyone go. Recently, a man who pleaded guilty to possessing child pornography was sentenced to 14 days in jail. A guy found guilty of stabbing two people was sentenced to 30 months in jail.
Unless the person stopped by the cops stabbed someone or was caught with CP, they’re home free.
The cops might be grouchy with you because they know you’re going to walk, no matter what they caught you with. Be polite and feel secure that their fate -- at worst -- will be in the hands.