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That's some yuppie shit, got to be honest. Brown bearded guy reaches for his phone after telling the cop he's not going to talk and he's going to dial his lawyer and you get a guy without his beard, or his jaw, or his life.

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For the people downvoting this post, consider that people have been shot in the US for complying with police orders, including literally lying on the ground with arms up [1], for simply possessing a firearm with hands well away from it [2], and for attempting to comply with police orders to crawl across the floor with legs crossed and arms up (yes, really) [3]. Getting immediately shot for putting a hand in a pocket is an entirely realistic possibility.

[1]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shooting_of_Charles_Kinsey

[2]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shooting_of_Philando_Castile

[3]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shooting_of_Daniel_Shaver

No one is suggesting to just reach for your phone.

I don't think that's the right time to call your lawyer.

The advice I've received in the past is to comply to the best of your ability, don't talk to the police, call your lawyer when you have a chance, and fight whatever there is to fight in court or in the media.

Reaching for something in your pocket instead of complying will probably get you hurt regardless of race.

(I am neither lawyer nor LEO)

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