Yep, very true...you can cooperate while protecting your rights (e.g. have your attorney speak on your behalf or in hypotheticals). Although, at some point, if you did it, you probably do have to become uncooperative. My guess is this whole "uncooperative" is a little PR posturing on the cops' part to make AH and…

Oh geez...that's awesome. I hadn't even thought of that, but I'm curious if the "national security" argument will work...I mean that typical applies to like mission files or Navy SEAL locations (if they're getting a divorce or something), but what's the national security argument for not sharing Joe Blow's emails…

Doublem, good points all around. The only thing I'd disagree with is the "he's been uncooperative with police" as any basis for an obstruction case. It's not relevant or admissible (assuming we both agree "uncooperative" means not voluntarily speaking to the police or allowing them inside your home without a…

Beezy, I agree. I'm not thrilled with them taking that approach either. However, while I'm not necessarily one to usually side with the police, the guy has shown a propensity to destroy potential evidence (and he may have a lot of hiding places given his wealth), and the cops may feel it is necessary to hold him on…

Beezy, I agree that these games can be BS, but AH does have eventual recourse. He can sue the police for defamation or harassment (if they continue bring him in on charges and then drop them). And, generally, a DA won't let the police bring guys in on charges that won't stick. In truth, obstruction is something…

Beezy, I agree with you for the most part. The one caveat with your "BEFORE" scenario is that he doesn't have to be "made aware"...the standard is "known or should have known". So, for example, in this case, let's say AH is completely innocent other than the fact that his friend came by his house that night he was…

+1 Well done. I assume the YEEAHHH is this....

Well said, BreakerBaker...you clearly did better in law school than me.

Beezy, I think BreakerBaker explained it well. There is a difference here between whether what he did was legal (destroying evidence is not...no matter what it is) v. smart. On the murder charge (if there is one), the fact that there is no evidence (incriminating or not) may have been smart (although, the fact that…

Yes, that's probably the correct statute for just pure "obstruction of justice" (e.g. he had no involvement and just decided to smash stuff while he knew he was a suspect...this is much more applicable in a protest situation where people just get in the cops way). But, more than likely, if he didn't commit the crime…

Serious answer: I initially wondered the same thing, but I assumed he did some clean up on his own and then brought the maids in to do a "deep clean". I highly doubt he brought them into a blood splattered house and was like "you didn't see nothing! Now, clean!" Anyways, it still isn't a great plan...maids usually…

I think someone mentioned this yesterday, but does Hernandez not understand modern technology? Does he not get that smashing his cellphone (and likely his security system keypad or whatever) does not necessarily delete the information stored or transmitted on those devices? Hell, I wouldn't be surprised if he…

Wow. I normally don't resort to calling people idiots, but dude, you're an idiot. It's really very simple...obstruction of justice laws stop morons like you from, for example, getting pulled over with a joint in their mouths, then trying to swallow it or whatever, and then claiming "Can't bust me copper! My…

Wait...so, this is a thing now? We're calling people unchivalrous for an instinctual reaction to a bat flying at them in less than one second? When I think chivalry, I think opening doors, putting your coat over a puddle, or defending someone's honor. I don't think split-second injury saving actions...I think that's…

While I didn't think the fix was in, I was concerned after that call we were headed for a downward spiral of make-up calls. My concerns would quickly validated. It reminded me of the end of the Braves playoff game last year with the blown infield fly call (I'm still pissed)...the rest of the game became mess because…

First, let's get the whole fallacy that the fact that the foul was on LeBron doesn't matter. It does....if this was Haslem's or Andersen's 6th foul, it wouldn't be as big of a deal...TNT wouldn't replay the play 10 times and zoom in on LeBron for 2+ minutes post-foul, and this article wouldn't have been written.

Excellent real answer to my semi-real question!

The more important question here is who the hell decides to film lap 121 of a 400 lap race? Not the start...or finish...or some crash, but lap 121. Is this person filming the entire race? Do they then go back and re-watch the entire race film and be like "Yup, the turned left again!"? These questions must be…

Hmm...I hadn't thought of this. I was all "skateboarders are stupid for not wearing helmets"...but now, I'm not so sure. Are they just easy targets because of their annoying anti-establishment "culture"?

Wait...why does this roof not look like a giant anus?! Also, where are the rumble seats?! Did Minny not get the memo re: the new trend in rumbling anus stadiums?