Since events in the episode take place in 2004, Petrille's status as a rat stretches across 23 years. Snitches tell lies that send their friends to jail. Title Page Every click, every search, every action CAN be recorded. If you snitch and get caught, at the very least be ready to humbly accept whatever those you betrayed dish out to you; you only make things worse by making excuses. The military calls this OpSec Operational Security. So the only contributors credited anywhere in the book are those who wrote items especially for this project or whose comments on my blog, Living Freedom I reprinted here. Reid is broken down into three parts, Factual Analysis, the Initial Behavioral Analysis Interview, and the Interrogation. The longer you continue and/or the more controversial your activities, the more likely you are to attract one or more rats. All we can say is, if you want to go that way, make damned sure the rat has actually reformed first and can prove it through actions, not mere words. First, an innocent person suffers a grave wrong. Here is an example of what the notebook should look like. What happens if you become a snitch and regret it? A rat is a traitor, a conceiver, planner or physical participator. As you'll see below, they'll do everything within their power to try to stop you from doing this. PART ONE: Recognizing and Avoiding Snitches Let us say that again, just in case you didn't get it the first time: THE POLICE OFFICER IS NOT YOUR FRIEND. They'll tell you how it will ruin your parents' reputation. Have a pic of you and your mom? Do your best to make sure your associates also follow good security practices. If you find it irrelevant, trash it then. There are a few sorts of lies that are so egregious that if a police officer tells them the case against you may be thrown out of court (attorney Jamie Spencer gives an example here). Since you are not a Mafioso, and since (so far) we are not in an outright shooting war with an enemy state, there is no justification for historical hardcore tactics. What happens to you if you snitch and your friends find out? How to Handle the Snitch at Trial This guide, by lawyer Jeffrey W. Jensen, is written for defense attorneys. But the only fact is that they're misinformed and are dangerously misinforming you. This obligation, which you might never be able to fulfill, could haunt you the rest of your life. But well, you'll need to judge for yourself what the snitch in your midst deserves. But only after you've been busted, scared out of your wits, deprived of your property, and perhaps driven into bankruptcy. Factual Analysis is just what it says, an analysis of the facts in a case. 9. We repeat: GET YOURSELVES AWAY from anybody who can't keep his mouth shut! Spending a few dollars on a consultation can save you a LOT of money and headaches down the road. They will tell you they have evidence/witnesses/tapes that don't exist. Or perhaps not so briefly; torture may be involved first.". Even those eventually found not guilty may lose everything in the effort to save themselves. Chances are, if you're a non-violent political activist or small-time dealer of "college type" drugs who got busted and turned, your friends will hate you but won't beat you up or kill you if they learn you snitched on them. (And remember again, cops are among the biggest liars on the planet.). Have a cat, dog, fish? It happens all too often these days. Again, we have to stress that there are no magic bullets; you might be blindsided and severely damaged by a snitch despite your best instincts and best efforts at OpSec. We could write an encyclopedia defining them. Then, after a personal dispute with fellow writer Jim Hogshire and Hogshire's wife (a "he said-she said" encounter whose facts are known only to the three who were present), Black did the unthinkable. "It left me with the depressing feeling that it was next to impossible to put a heavyweight group of more than one person together without a snitch.". As they grew older, they went to the same schools, and entered the same military duty side by side. A day or two spent in jail because of a frustrated government agent beats a lifetime spent there because of a verbal misstep. On "Snitches & Rats," 21 Savage reunites with his cousin and fellow 4L member, Young Nudy. Your chair is the hard one, in the corner, furthest from the door, and behind some type of barrier, like a desk. Increasingly, you can get in trouble for lying to them. Feel free. There would never have been a crime, had the federal agents not provided the means and a big chunk of the motivation. As verbs the difference between snitch and rat is that snitch is to steal, quickly and quietly while rat is to betray someone and tell their secret to an authority or an enemy; to turn someone in, bewray. especially a friend in need. So, if you find yourself being interrogated and you feel you must defend yourself, at least try to minimize the damage. Stop asking them to be involved in projects. Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine (his legal name is Daniel Hernandez) was released today because of said measures. The agent involved may be smart and subtle enough to provide a nuanced portrayal of a "fellow traveler," or he may be an ignorant jackwagon who believes all the hype put out by his overlords and thinks of his quarry as cartoon characters. And in fact, one tactic a snitch might use to divert suspicion from herself is to point the finger at someone else. Your real work may suffer. A person joins your group and statements he/she makes about his/her background just don't add up. Ever. Contributors came from all walks of life from the ultra-respectable to the underground. Some of it can help us withstand the cynical manipulations of cops and prosecutors if we do get busted. Almost 500 years before Judas, there was a pretty famous but certainly not as famous snitch by the name of Ephialtes of Trachis. Unfortunately, it's quite possible you'll never be able to repair the damage done by a snitch. Some of this knowledge can help us avoid being busted in the first place. Snitches (and cops) lie all the time and get away with it. And you may not reproduce or distribute any part of this work for commercial purposes, period. This is a technique that can be used by people who photograph or videotape cops at work, people who legally open-carry weapons, or people who are legally protesting. If the date changes you should start a new date with the weather. If state wiretapping laws forbid recording without the consent of all parties, then at least consider openly recording meetings to counteract any lies the snitch may tell his handlers. A "rat" is a traitor, a conceiver, planner or physical participator He doesn't sell secrets for power or cash He betrays the trust of his team or his family hoping to save his own cowardly ass The difference is, at least a snitch is human, but a rat is a fuckin' rat, period Submit Corrections Junkie, Thief, Pedifile, Snitch Category: Snitches - Informants City: burnsville , Virginia CHICAGO RAT (1 LEG UP) Every variety of snitch can look you straight in the eye and say, "I'm not a snitch" then turn right around and land you in jail. If you become a snitch and don't regret it enough to stop, then to hell with you. Sometimes there are practical reasons: you're guilty as hell, the cops have the evidence to prove it, and your lawyer thinks that cooperating would be the best way for you to avoid a long prison sentence. They've gotten a story from a snitch. Even though a judge eventually dismissed the charges, Black's accusation made a hellacious mess of Hogshire's life, cost him tens of thousands of dollars, and contributed to the breakup of his marriage. When it tells you you're in danger, BELIEVE IT. Copyright Remember, you can decide to remain silent or ask for a lawyer at any time during your questioning or interrogation. Rats are mouse-like rodents with long tails, pointed noses, and whiskers. Haug is one of the agents provocateurs the FBI planted with the Hutaree Militia a group that basically did not do much while its members spouted unpleasant political rhetoric. You have a gut. You or someone you care about may end up in prison, broke, or otherwise badly hurt. No book is a substitute for common sense and healthy skepticism. Repairing the damage snitches do They selling out their homiez to avoid 30 days hole time or to keep that measly 54 days a year. His or her length of time working in criminal defense (generally longer is better, but not always). One snitch justified her betrayal of principle by telling herself that she'd be "more effective" as a political activist if she didn't go to jail; she told herself she would only snitch on certain people, ones she didn't know well or like very much. And you a nobody n broke free Ysl. "Mere" snitching vs active entrapment Some may even be associates in the snitch's plan to bust you (it's not unusual for government agencies to plant multiple agents into one operation and the bitter old joke that, if not for the snitches, some meetings would be empty, isn't that far wrong). If you agree to snitch on your friends or associates, know in advance that you're going to have a big price to pay. The trick is in riding the fine line between necessary trust and over extending yourself and putting yourself at risk. Don't gossip on the phone. Interrogation rooms are specially designed to make you as uncomfortable and out of your element as possible. But, sadly, almost everyone I asked responded, "Don't mention me!". What follows are only guidelines. Know the laws, potential sentences, and likely prosecutorial practices against any crimes you're committing. We sometimes face the evil choice of making a false accusation against an innocent person or keeping quiet about our suspicions and ending up with somebody (maybe even us) getting busted. When "the authorities" have arrested you and want to turn you into a snitch, they have a powerful phenomenon on their side. It's also worth noting: One of the other snitches who helped bring down the Hutaree was a mouthy radio-show host called Hal Turner. If so, have a plausible excuse if you can. When you finish the last entry of the day sign your name. Throughout the series, Tony Soprano (James Gandolfini), a New Jersey mob boss, uncovered multiple trusted friends and family members ratting out mafia business to the Feds. rat facts snitches. Do not do either of those things. Describe what you felt and endured while being pushed into agreeing to snitch. But having agreed to snitch, then changed your mind, you've got a tough dilemma and you could use some assistance getting out of it. If you are strongly opposed to snitches and snitching, tell your lawyer up front that, whatever else happens, you're not going to do that. This type of behavior is highly frowned upon in the outlaw community. It could even help you avoid being pressured into becoming a snitch yourself. The article was written by a man who, as a young outlaw, was twice subjected to Reid interrogations. They'll even tell you your dog is ugly. Rats! Some lawyers in some circumstances will advise a client to go ahead and accept an offer to snitch in exchange for more lenient treatment. Rats are the second most successful mammals in the world, behind humans. They'll try to make it somehow socially acceptable, suggesting it was a crime of passion rather than a premeditated event. Shunning means shutting a person (and sometimes his family members) out of virtually all ordinary activity. You know the kinds of things you've been doing. First, you need a GOOD lawyer. You aim to commit violence against innocent people. umbraco get content by document type; Income Tax. Steve explains: "Three of us who fairly trusted each other wondered how bad we were compromised and decided to try a test. 5. Army Technical Manual "Interrogation Procedures." Read and heed it. They tarnish otherwise legitimate political movements. Rat Facts Signs of a rat's presence are droppings, gnawing marks, tracks, runways, and burrows. Y'all need to listen to that sh*t though 'cause that sh*t is facts. ("I know you don't usually deal, but couldn't you just sell me a little from your stash?" And you must be especially careful that you never put yourself in a position where you can be accused of "lying to law enforcement," since you can go to prison for that even when you're innocent in every other way. Want to see how much "love" cops give their snitches? Rats are skilled swimmers and have been known to travel through sewage systems and enter homes through drains and even toilets. But, again, to be blunt - DO NOT DO ANY OF THIS! Later, when it comes out that the entire plot was a fiction created by an agent provocateur who got a few marginal members to go along with a scheme the government itself cooked up, hardly anyone notices. 6. You should have had one before you agreed to snitch, but definitely get one to advise you now. (There is even a website that contains a national database of known rats, but since it's a paid membership site, we're not recommending it here. You betcha. In game theory, according to Wikipedia, " the logical decision leads each to betray the other, even though their individual 'prize' would be greater if they cooperated." Is there a danger in such a wait-and-see approach? If you use email, encrypt it. They'll try to blame someone else and suggest that maybe you weren't involved but just got caught up in things. On the other hand, you may not alter or add to the text in any way. The surest way to know the Reid Technique is about to be used is the room they put you in after you're arrested. Don't say anything on the phone you don't want to hear in open court. (NOT TALKING may also help you in other ways, but here we're just talking about avoiding being pressured into snitching.). "What do you think of these new reforms they keep talking about?" There are two common categories of snitch you need to look out for: The infiltrator/agent provocateur. When you first interview an attorney, you don't have to lay out in detail what you're up to perhaps just say that you're a free-speech advocate or a drug legalization advocate (or whatever the general truth is) and that you have been advised to have a good criminal defense attorney on tap because these days even innocent people are at peril from snitches and sloppy justice. And in nearly every case the courts allow them to get away with it. On the other hand, if you rat each other out, you may both get a lesser sentence. If you already have an attorney you like and trust, but who doesn't do criminal law, you can ask who he or she would recommend. They may be good or bad ideas, depending on the people and the circumstances. Snitches prey on the naive and unsuspecting and on misplaced friendship. So remember these three key points: 1) The police are not your friends and do not want to help you; 2) If you don't trust yourself to remain silent, demand a lawyer (you can do so at any time); and 3) if you feel you just have to talk don't lie, qualify and especially if you're innocent, deny, deny, deny. This is a big one. "If nothing else, snitches show a very developed sense of self-preservation and a willingness to do anything to save their own ass. First thing to understand: Once you are arrested, ALL of the rights you had as a US citizen are gone except for two: the right to remain silent and the right to have an attorney present during questioning. Snitches & Rats (Interlude) by 21 Savage Limited Time Offer: Get 50% off the first year of our best annual plan for artists with unlimited uploads, releases, and insights. Today, LE is on your Facebook page learning everything they can about you while developing their interrogation strategy. And of course, do this through a lawyer. Appendix 2: Some Commonsense OpSec The cop is so sad, he just had to put down his 16-year-old catdogfish yesterday. Often the victims of snitches have committed "crimes" that are much less serious than those of the snitch himself. Yes, we know that snitches destroy trust, so be very careful when choosing one or two others to confide in. A 'snitch' and a 'rat' are colloquial terms for criminals who decide to cooperate with law enforcement in order to protect themselves. But they're in the minority. Spread the word. Literally husbands couldn't trust their wives. Naturally I stayed on to enjoy the festivities. Rat noun You always have a chance of finding another group. Maybe even as small as a "cell of one.". So the Treasury agents provided it. Snitches are famously unreliable: A 2004 study by the Northwestern University Law School's Center on Wrongful Convictions reveals that 46 percent of wrongful death penalty convictions are due to. Appendix 1: The Reid Interrogation TechniqueTM An online commentator who goes by the handle Bulucanagria recalls: Some years ago I was returning from a job interview. Don't make yourself an easy target for spurious (or worse, real) criminal charges. Once the interrogation begins, LE won't stop until you ask for a lawyer or they've gotten what they want. It's particularly useful if you've been busted along with friends or associates, or even if the cops persuade you that they have busted or will soon be busting others in your circle. But as always, there are no guarantees. Snitches, especially professional agents provocateurs, can be master manipulators. Has she been seen with police? Do not do anything in that person's presence or within that person's knowledge that you wouldn't do in front of your mother. No one in law enforcement (LE) is your friend, and NO ONE wants to "help" you. Uncovering a snitch can help the remaining trustworthy members of a group to pull together. Snitch verb (transitive) To inform on, especially in betrayal of others. Snitch commits the crime with you and tells on you . snitch: 1 v give away information about somebody Synonyms: betray , denounce , give away , grass , rat , shop , stag , tell on Types: sell out give information that compromises others Type of: inform impart knowledge of some fact, state or affairs, or event to n someone acting as an informer or decoy for the police Synonyms: canary , fink , . Get yourself away from associates who are blabbermouths, boasters, loose-lipped drunks, or "friends" who insist on posting their (and your) every activity on the Internet. It's true that stereotypes become so by generally being true, but it's doubtful that any one individual would embrace them all. Government agents just round up some snitches, get them to lie or arm-twist them into spying and voila! Keep your mailing lists, donor lists and personal phone books away from light-fingered people. However, the police are going to keep you apart through this process as best they can, which makes the temptation to betray seem the only logical, self-protective course of action. This book could help you avoid becoming the victim of a snitch. These examples are for historical, educational purposes only. The mere fear of them destroys trust, friendship, and cohesiveness. Frank Hoensch . Once I pulled the book together with all that help, an anonymous proofreader and a friendly layout artist took it from there. Due to the Tremendous amount of Information contained on this website and the Exorbitant amount of bandwidth needed and other operating costs, we are forced to charge a small membership fee, Members are allowed to View All Information and Post New Information, including access to the Informant Profiles, Agent Profiles, Message Board, Important Case Law, Top Secret Documents, Latest News, the Refer a Lawyer section and all of our recommended links. If they think you're particularly dumb and harmless, they might even take you out and buy you donuts while talking you into being their pawn (yes, Philadelphia cops actually did that in their successful effort to turn anti-drug-war activist Stacy Litz into a drug-war informant). Don't try to outwit them. As they feel the need to conform, they will do whatever their peers do. That mouthful means that it is okay to copy and distribute this booklet for non-commercial purposes as long as you attribute it to the original source. This is cop talk for "make a full confession." They often deal with petty criminals who expect nothing more than to be "processed." In other words, the police claim that your charge will be lessened or maybe even go away if you work as a snitch for the police. All of them are just plain rats and they're as welcome in the company of good people as rats are in a pantry. The law-enforcement officer (LEO) asks simple, conversational, non-accusatory questions and listens to the way you frame your answers, watches your facial expressions, the way you stand. Personally I believe Snitch and Rat have different meaning even tho they are one in the same. Topics include "Don't get tricked," "When do I have to show ID?," "How to refuse searches," "10 Rules for dealing with the police," and much more. So what if, under pressure, you agree to become a snitch and regret it later? We've talked about how to recognize snitches and what you, as an individual, should do to protect yourself. And that's not at all unusual or surprising. With rare and noble exceptions, they are probably not your best resource if you really hope to be represented as you wish. Do not be caught unprepared. You might be sitting there worrying about what your mother would think if you went to jail. Good cop will appear to be sincerely caring about your predicament. Not all of them are bad, but many of them are overworked and/or just geared to processing cases as fast as they can. Beware of anybody who not only wants you to commit illegal acts but goes out of his way to "help" you do so! Wow, and here I thought you were one of us." Oh yeah. The Initial Behavioral Analysis is supposed to weed out innocent suspects, but in reality this is where LE determines your susceptibility to further questioning and picks the strategy they will use against you. Blog about it. A very humane anarchist, Tom Knapp, took this position when young anti-drug-war activist Stacy Litz was arrested and pressured into becoming a drug informant. Some will protect you against snitches. The lines between "mere" snitches and agents provocateurs are blurring. And if you get tossed into jail, DON'T TALK TO YOUR CELLMATES OR THE JAILERS, EITHER. Use them as an aid to your own brain and your own gut, but understand that when you organize with others to do controversial things, you very probably will have at least one snitch in your midst. Of course, if he turns out. They detail how they These are not the only ways snitches get you in trouble. You might think, "Hm, well Bill's probably ratting me out right now," or "Well, there was that time when Mary didn't treat me fairly, so why should I sacrifice myself for her?" This is another reason you want to have consulted with the attorney BEFORE you need one. in the criminal sense a snitch will provide information to the police or feds in order to obtain lenient treatment for themselves and provide information over an extended period of time in return for money or for police to overlook their own criminal activities. His background just did not fit with him. Do not try to talk your way out of a situation except where you can state a legal or constitutional principle that demonstrates your innocence. If you're a political activist, keep your nose clean in other ways. Put it out on social media. Every movement, posture and expression has a meaning to LE. Describe why and how you refused to become a tool of the police. Rats are often associated with filth and disease. (Glen Wilson/Warner Bros.) Looking back at 1968, it's sometimes hard to believe what . On January 14, 1998, three men robbed the Bank of America offices inside the World Trade Center and stole $1.6 million. They want to defend themselves, to tell their story. Former DAs and former public defenders are a good first choice. This sort of thing happened a lot but there were no signs of discontent. A snitch is a person who informs an authority (such as a parent or the police) of bad behavior. Or give the snitch false evidence to focus on while you go about your real business unmolested. If you get arrested, DO NOT TALK. Not every officer is going to be Officer McGruff - the "Officer Friendly" model can achieve amazing results. DO NOT LIE TO THEM!!! If you believe there's a snitch in your group My point is that another potential sign of a plant is somebody who seems to match all the stereotypes of the group you're in. Describe what you felt and endured. They snitching to eat first in chow or to get an extra piece of chicken. While a number of blogs have reported that it's false news and both rappers have seemingly denied the allegation as well, papers have been leaked that indicate otherwise.

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