Tuesday, October 5, 2010

How not to get away with it

At the GNU Public Dictatorship we are nothing if not dedicated to helping our world citizens make responsible decisions. We understand that there are times they will make decisions that could have disastrous consequences, which is why we think this next entry in our series of "How not to..." is particularly useful. As a reference we use this case of three men who led police right to their secret stash. To mix things up a bit we have written it in a choose-your-own-adventure style. Feel free to read it several times so you can take all the different paths.

Start Here (1):
You are in your vehicle with your stash of illegal goods when you see the cops approaching, clearly intending to search your vehicle. If you choose to flee, proceed to (2). If you choose to surrender, proceed to (3).

Flight! (2):
You begin running away from the police, but you aren't sure where you are headed. If you choose to run to no place in particular, proceed to (4). If you prefer to run to your hideout, proceed to (5).

Surrender (3):
Upon surrender you are taken to the local police station and processed. Proceed to (6).

Running away(4):
You are now running away. Unfortunately, you have only a quarter tank of gas, giving you a maximum range of about 75 miles. In addition law enforcement has placed tire strips on your route, abruptly ending your flight. You are taken back to the police station and booked on both the evidence they would have had if you surrendered and resisting arrest and reckless endangerment and stuff. Proceed to (6).

Running to your hideout(5):
You run towards your hideout (and the rest of your stash of illegal goods). Just when you think you got away with it, the police show up and book you not only on the evidence in your vehicle, but also resisting arrest and stuff, and the evidence at your secret stash. You are taken to the police station and booked. Proceed to (6).

In Jail (6):
You are in jail. Unfortunately you do not have enough money to hire a good lawyer, so the evidence against you will probably stick. Enjoy your stay in jail. (End of story)

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