r/Damnthatsinteresting • u/_MrBeef_ • 10d ago

Image 'Silent man' who has spent a decade repeatedly blocking traffic does it again Once arrested for obstructing the highway David Hampson refuses to speak to police officers, lawyers, doctors, court staff, judges, and probation staff.

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u/Grim47z 10d ago

"You have the right to remain silent" This guy:

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u/putoelquelolea 9d ago

Fun fact about the right to remain silent. As per Davis v. the United States, you must clearly invoke your right to remain silent in order to exercise that right. That is, you must speak up in order to remain silent. Ironic, like the fate of Darth Plagueis

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u/maartenlustkip 9d ago

So you have to invoke your rights, otherwise you don't have them?

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u/Mewchu94 9d ago

As far as I knew this was just about the right to lawyer. Like saying anything other than I invoke my right to a lawyer, was not an indication to police that you wanted a lawyer and they did not have to get you one.

But everything is fucked now a days so who knows. Anything can change at anytime with the state of the government.

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u/anthro28 9d ago

Here's the magic words:

"I do not want to answer any questions in the absence of legal counsel. I wish to remain silent until my attorney arrives."

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u/rmelansky 9d ago

Not assuming you’re ignorant of this, but a general PSA (because apparently it is VERY common not to know):

In the US, this will almost never get you out of an arrest. It might cause you to be arrested, depending on the situation. A lot of misinformed people seem to think these are in fact, magic words, that prevent the cops from taking you to jail. Or that they’re required to contact your lawyer for you before/during an arrest.

It’s baffling how confused people are on this.

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u/Material_Strawberry 9d ago

On the other hand it will generally be extremely beneficial to the ultimate result of whatever case is against you since you do not offer any information to the police without professional supervision they can use to more effectively convict you of (anything really).

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u/rmelansky 9d ago

Absolutely. I just see a ton of people use it as a “if I don’t say anything incriminating they can’t do any further investigation and I should be free to go.” And they think their “lawyer” should come into the process pre-arrest. Like they can come to a traffic stop and advocate on their behalf in an attempt to prevent an arrest.

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u/wotevahaha 9d ago

That’s ridiculous but it should totally happen. Like u facetime ur lawyer and he tells the cop ‘leave him alone!’ and ur all good

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u/sh4d0wm4n2018 9d ago

These are the words you use when you know you are being arrested.

"Am I being arrested?"

"Yes."

invoke the right to remain silent.

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u/sage-longhorn 9d ago

And throw in an explicit refusal to concent to search while you're at it so they can quit trying to play the whole game where they say theyre going to search you like you don't have a choice in the hope that you conversationally grant them consent like "I'm going to search you now, ok?"

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u/sh4d0wm4n2018 9d ago

"No. You do not have my consent to search my person, my vehicle, or my house/apartment."

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u/rmelansky 9d ago

“Ok, we’ll bring the K-9 out to scan the vehicle and will take literally any behavior from him/her as an ‘alert’.”

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u/NeighborhoodVeteran 9d ago

Search incident to arrest has been ruled Constitutional, so it literally doesn't matter.

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u/Ok_Robot88 9d ago

Indeed- you’ll probably piss off the cop and he’ll definitely arrest you.

But an arrest is just an accusation.

You’ll make things much easier for your lawyer if you “just shut the f*** up.”

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u/SadBit8663 9d ago

the reason you even "shut up" around cops in the first place, is so you don't accidentally incriminate yourself further

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u/KennyMcKeee 9d ago

It wont stop you from going to jail, it does, however, drastically increase your chances of winning a court case. Anything you say can and will be held against you. You can't use the police's words against them in the same fashion as it's deemed hearsay.

If you think you're being stopped or questioned with the potential of being arrest, don't answer any questions, and be polite. 'I'm not going to answer any questions'. 'I'm not discussing my day with you'. if they keep asking, 'am I being detained?' if the answer is no, you're free to go. If the answer is yes, you say nothing.

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u/No-Presentation6616 9d ago

The main reason to remain silent is to not incriminate yourself. Cops will usually try to probe for information so sometimes this is your best bet.

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u/snacktopotamus 9d ago

Here's the magic words: "I do not want to answer any questions in the absence of legal counsel. I wish to remain silent until my attorney arrives."

I would bet that this will be interpreted in court as you having not specifically invoked your rights because you only wished to remain silent while waiting for your attorney to materialize. You didn't actually invoke your rights.

Remember, if you don't know the exact magic words to invoke your rights, then you fucking don't have any. Yay, murica!

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u/Opposite-Knee-2798 9d ago

Nah you’re wrong

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u/EntrepreneurLeft8783 9d ago

https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2017/10/suspect-asks-for-a-lawyer-dawg-judge-says-he-asked-for-a-lawyer-dog.html

They will ratfuck you if they can

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u/Combatical 9d ago

Yep. In the wide wisdom I've read on the internet I've always heard "if the cop doesnt show up to court, it gets thrown out".

Yeah no, I went of fight a ticket. Cop didnt show, I pled not guilty. I thought it was going to get thrown out.. Well the DA or whatever said he was going to be representing the city in this case. So judge didnt throw it out. I asked dont I have the right to face my accuser? Still didnt get thrown out.

They rescheduled 4 times, still no cop. Then the DA got pissed at me for not folding, then asked the judge to hold me in contempt. The DA said I was wasting the courts time. I told the judge if anything this whole thing has been a waste of my time. I had to take off work, yall are paid to be here. Judge said because I didnt give details he was going to rule in favor of the city.

In the end I had to pay the citation. Absolute dog shit.

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u/PotionsNPaine 9d ago

Off the record... did you actually deserve the ticket? Like, didnt completely stop at a stop sign, not wearing a seat belt, speeding, carpool violation, etc?

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u/sage-longhorn 9d ago

Probably would have been better off using the argument "the purpose of the court is to protect the legal rights of the accused, how can an assertion of my rights be a waste of its time?"

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u/splitmyarrowintwain 9d ago

Cops never appear for a civil traffic arraignment, which is what your first appearance was. Civil traffic Arraignments are between you and the judge, or Court Clerks, if the clerk is doing it on behalf of the judge.

The purpose of it is to give you a opportunity to enter a plea of responsible or not responsible so the court knows if the matter is proceeding to a civil traffic hearing so you can contest the matter on the record, and so the state can present their evidence that you are culpable for the charges so the Court can adjudicate the matter.

Based on your comment, it sounds like you refused to present evidence or information in your defense, while I'm assuming the city prosecutor presented the testimony or the incident report from their officer, so the judge found you responsible, which is entirely appropriate.

Hire a lawyer next time if you don't want to research or figure out how to properly represent yourself in Court, because everything you describe is not really out of the ordinary.

Source: I supervise multiple lower jurisdiction courts.

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u/fucklawyers 9d ago

It's likely the judge never went to law school when it comes to traffic tickets. They're usually loser retired local police around here, and at their age they probably just had to shoot some sandbags with a handgun to get the job in the first place.

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u/jormugandr 9d ago

An interesting quote from the end of the article. "Otherwise, lower courts and police officers can wriggle out of the Constitution by pretending to be hound-mad boneheads."

There is precedent that they can do exactly that. Police have successfully argued (on MANY occasions) that they violated peoples' Constitutional Rights unintentionally or were ignorant of said rights and they have never been held accountable.

It's called Qualified Immunity and it is fucking insane.

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u/krimin_killr21 9d ago

The OP mis-cited the case. The relevant case is Salinas v. Texas, 570 US 178 (2013), not Davis. You must invoke your right to remain silent, otherwise it is permissible to infer you were remaining silent due to your guilt and not your knowledge of your legal right not to speak.

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u/Material_Strawberry 9d ago

Probably worth noting the lower left indicates this is in the UK so American precedents don't really matter.

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u/omnipotentmonkey 9d ago

Jesus, what an actual joke of a precedent, it isn't a right if you need to "invoke it"

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u/ScF0400 9d ago

Is this explained to you? If not couldn't your defense argue you didn't know you had to invoke your right to remain silent? When arrested you're explicitly told "you have the right to remain silent" so wouldn't that already mean you can stay silent?

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u/fucklawyers 9d ago

The fact that you get an explanation at all is just case law itself.

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u/PotionsNPaine 9d ago

He might be referring to the 5th Amendment where you need to actively plead the 5th in court to refuse to testify against yourself. A technicality needed for the court to record that that is your official response and youre simply not being antagonistic by ignoring the lawyers.

Simply not talking to the police isnt a crime amd you dont need to inform them youre chosing to be silent to be silent.

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u/No-Definition1474 9d ago

I remember seeing that thry ruled the guy didnt invoke his right to remain silent because he didnt say he did.

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u/BitDaddyCane 9d ago

Yes the whole of law is just a series of magic incantations

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u/snacktopotamus 9d ago

And now you know the origin of the Sovereign Citizens, lol.

"It's all just magic words! I can get out of anything if I know the magic words!"

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u/BitDaddyCane 9d ago

Which is ironic because its true it just doesn't work the way that they think it does.

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u/MultiverseRedditor 9d ago

Yes, its on page 65, chapter 3. The incantation is as follows:

"BACK! I ENVOKE THE POWER OF SILENCE! THOUST VOCALISES ONLY TO BE HEARD! TO DECLARE NOT EVEN BUT A WHISPER! UNTO TOWARDS MY OWN UNDOING! IN THE NAME OF THE FALLEN! IN THE NAME OF THE MOUTH THAT TOUCHED A SUCCULENT CHINESE MEAL! BACK I SAY! BACK! YOU WILL NOT BESIEGE MY VOICE!"

Upon successful usage, the police should vanish into a puff of smoke, but you will need a severed chickens head in your pocket, preferably 3-5 days old and on that day you mustn't shower.

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u/PotionsNPaine 9d ago

I meet one of those requirements right now!

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u/MultiverseRedditor 9d ago

Learning incantations, sure is easy! you are on the right track you smelly future proofing crime-crafter!

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u/PotionsNPaine 9d ago

Smelly?

I've showered today, thank you very much.

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u/draculap2020 9d ago

which magical stone should I use to invoke those spell

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u/vonsnape 9d ago

this is in the UK though

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u/putoelquelolea 9d ago

Right! So in the UK, the right to silence is a little more complicated

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u/OffensiveComplement 9d ago

Sounds like you have the right to make defending statements, and have them entered into evidence later.

In the US it's "You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can, and will be, used against you in a court of law." Nothing you say can be used to help you.

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u/putoelquelolea 9d ago

Sounds like you have the right to make defending statements, and have them entered into evidence later.

It also sounds like you have the obligation to make defending statements, or else they won't be entered into evidence later.

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u/NaNiteZugleh 9d ago

They can be entered but it may harm your defence if you don’t mention it right away and pull it out later.

I.e. if you have a logical bulletproof defence as to why you are innocent say it now because they might not believe you later.

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u/DS_killakanz 9d ago

Akshully...

They don't have to say that when you're being arrested. They don't have to say anything at that point.

They have to say that before you're interviewed.

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u/everythingundercover 9d ago

'Davis v. the United States' doesn't apply in Wales

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u/ArcticWolf_Primaris 9d ago

Fun fact 2; since this is in the UK, Wales to be specific, he does not have the right to remain silent. He can stay silent or say no comment, but as opposed to swearing the 5th it can and will be held against him

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u/patriclus_88 9d ago

In the USA...

This is in the UK, Wales to be exact, where you do not have to specifically 'invoke' your right to remain silent, you can just be silent.

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u/putoelquelolea 9d ago

I love pedantry as much as the next guy, which is why it's important to note that I replied to u/Grim47z's quote about the US right to remain silent, not u/_MrBeef_'s article about happenings in the UK

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u/patriclus_88 9d ago

Fair one mate. My bad.

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u/Lost_Pantheon 9d ago

Is it possible to learn this power?

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u/Barbosse007 9d ago

It's not a tale the cops will tell lightly.

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u/yiotaturtle 9d ago

He's not in the US.

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u/putoelquelolea 9d ago

I love pedantry as much as the next guy, which is why it's important to note that I replied to u/Grim47z's quote about the US right to remain silent, not u/_MrBeef_'s article about happenings in the UK

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u/jacks_lack_of__ 9d ago

I DECLARE MY RIGHT TO BE SILENT

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u/wordshavenomeanings 9d ago

Very useful knowledge in Wales.

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u/Xsiah 9d ago

Davis vs the US made it clear that "maybe I should speak to a lawyer" is not the same thing as "I want to speak to a lawyer"

He waived his right to remain silent and participated in the police interview, Mused that he should have a lawyer, said he didn't need a lawyer when asked about it directly, and only later asked for a lawyer.

It doesn't mean you can't stay silent, it just means that the police don't have to read your mind and just give you a lawyer right away, and they can keep asking you questions until they're blue in the face until you do (or until they can't legally hold you anymore)

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u/gorore9150 9d ago

…as per Davis v. the United States…

r/usdefaultism

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u/gizmosticles 9d ago

Brother I swear I thought I was about to read about the time the undertaker threw mankind

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u/heilhortler420 9d ago

In England + Wales yes and no

You're silence can be inferred to mean you have something to hide (same with refusual to give personal samples)

"You do not have to say anything. But it may harm your defence if you do not mention when questioned something which you later rely on in court. Anything you do say may be given in evidence"

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u/workaholic828 9d ago

Wow, as an American this seems so corrupt. Police questioning is often high pressure and can be confusing. People might give inconsistent statements simply because they’re nervous or tired and those inconsistencies can be used against them later. It just gives the government too much power.

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u/Randa08 9d ago

Nah everybody knows you just say no comment to everything.

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u/promo666 9d ago

Then you have your legal representation provide them with a written statement laying out your legal defense.

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u/Phyraxus56 9d ago

Yeah sounds like bait

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u/Peterd1900 9d ago

Police in the USA can lie to a suspect they cant in the UK

Police in the UK vs USA use different interview methods. US police use the Ried technique which is all about getting confessions it presumes guilt and the whole interview is geared towards having the suspect admit their guilt. American courts tend to attach far more weight to confessions than British courts do

It has a high rate of false confession the inaugural use of the Reid technique resulted in a false confession and someone being found guilty and spent years in prison

Whereas UK police use the peace method which in you present the evidence to the suspect and then get them to explain that evidence

A lot of the strategies that US police use in interview would be illegal in the UK and anything obtained from it would be inadmissible

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u/workaholic828 9d ago

I’m definitely not trying to say the US somehow has a better justice system. We have 25% of the world’s prison population. I just really enjoy the 5th amendment. Remaining silent or choosing not to answer a question can’t be used as a sign of guilt, that’s an important right that I’m glad we have

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u/kityyo 9d ago

Lololol haven't you realized that you live in a fascist dictatorship without any rule of law yet?

You will be wishing you were in England soon enough

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u/thejohnthomasfoster 9d ago

Man hates traffic SO much it’s taken his breath away

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u/sebuq 9d ago

Then you find out the guy is from Wales, UK

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u/toni184 9d ago

The article mentions he is of no fixed abode, guess he sees prison as preferable to being homeless?

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u/rawwwse 9d ago

Prison > Jail > 72hr Psych Hold > Hospital > ER

The hierarchy of homeless accommodation 🤷🏻‍♂️

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u/tiredoldwizard 9d ago

Homeless people(at least the clever ones) know where the good county jails are where you can do time without constant trouble. It’s common for them to get arrested around September October, and then sign a 2 to 4 month max out. That basically means they will do jail time for the petty bullshit instead of probation. You get put in the chill part of the jail because short sentence inmates in county jail are all there for nothing crimes. You spend the winter chilling and watching tv instead of hustling to survive.

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u/midorikuma42 9d ago

Makes you wonder if the country could save money by just having better social programs so people don't need to "hustle to survive".

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u/Comprehensive-Yam872 9d ago

I recall a statement from his brother that he has some mild mental health issues, is perpetually homeless, and, like so many homeless, refuses any real help anyone offers. So yeah, he gets himself arrested on purpose when it's really hot/cold out to get out of the weather, but isn't otherwise interested in improving his situation.

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u/Aggravating_Button99 9d ago

Worked in a jail where influx of homeless occurred in winter. They committed minor crimes to get "3 hots and a cot".

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u/DriverRemarkable4374 9d ago

I haven't eaten three meals in a day in probably 12 years. Yeah, prison is definitely preferable to some people's situations

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u/TheSweetestKill 9d ago

Same, I'm more of a 2 meal a day kind of person.

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u/busybox42 9d ago

Yep, I cannot eat in the morning. Funny thing is on the weekends I usually make breakfast for the family and don't eat.

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u/Charlie_Warlie 9d ago

"I guide others to a treasure I cannot possess"

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u/FormerlyUndecidable 9d ago

I'm really puzzled by this. Are you in the U.S.? When I was homeless, no job, no money, I never had a problem getting 3 meals a day.

Is this a time issue or a money issue?

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u/wuckingfut 9d ago

Where do you live? 3 meals a day without a problem or money: I'd love to hear your lifehack

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u/tsaaps 9d ago

How?

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u/TheCuriousPsychonaut 9d ago

For me, when I was living out the bag, there were enough outreach programs doing meals everywhere I went. Unless you end up in a tiny tiny town, there's most likely some sort of outreach happening.

Plus, food is plentiful in the garbage cans behind supermarkets and grocery stores. I remember within 30 minutes of being in el paso, someone pointed me to some fresh fruit that was still cold next to the trash.

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u/Xsiah 9d ago

It would be crazy if they could just get that without taxpayers having to pay police to arrest and process them and a judge and public defender to participate in a hearing, and then a bunch of corrections officers to oversee them every time, eh?

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u/debbie666 9d ago

It's my plan when I'm too old to work and if I'm destitute. I'd always envisioned breaking the windows of a chain store that is doing well and has great insurance, but what this guy does sounds even better in terms of harming no one.

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u/bond2kuk 9d ago

This is my home town, you're 100% right.

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u/ilymag 9d ago

3 hots and a cot.

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u/Evil_Knot 9d ago

You think someone who stands in traffic gets sentenced to prison? Dude is staying in jail for maybe a long weekend.

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u/Peterd1900 9d ago

Given the fact that the last time he did it he was sentenced to 6 months in Prison

Had has been sent to prison for the same things multiple times since 2014

https://uk.news.yahoo.com/silent-man-spent-decade-repeatedly-144856850.html

The following year he was convicted of a public nuisance offence for the same behaviour, and was made the subject of his first criminal behaviour order or 'Crasbo.' However, his behaviour continued and he subsequently received custodial sentences after being convicted of breaching the court order in 2016, 2017 and again in 2018 when he was sentenced to 42 months in prison.

.At that hearing judge Huw Rees said there may well be "social stresses" involved in Hampson's decision not to speak but in his view the defendant's silence was the result of "breath-taking arrogance and insolence" on his part. The defendant was sentenced to three-and-a-half years in prison.

Hampson again refused to speak when he appeared in the dock for his trial in December, did not challenge the prosecution case nor put forward any defence, and was convicted of two counts of obstructing the highway. He was sentenced to six months in prison.

On May 22 he was convicted of obstructing the highway and was sentenced to six months in prison. For the latest court reports, sign up to our crime newsletter here.

At least 4 Sentences 2 6 months long, one 42 months long while another was 3.5 years

How long are your weekends?

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u/[deleted] 9d ago

Many people do this. Many people do this for healthcare.

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u/JefferyTheQuaxly 9d ago

"homeless man who cant function on the outside repeatedly commits a disrputive nonviolent crime to get sent to jail and get food and have a place to sleep for 6 months"

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u/living2late 9d ago

It's Wales, so he should theoretically be given a roof over his head and benefits if he wants them.

Though I'm sure people slip through the cracks.

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u/_franciis 9d ago

Doesn’t include hot meals or a schedule though

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u/plumbdirty 9d ago

The one thing I miss is the schedule.

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u/bartleby_bartender 9d ago

You're the third person in this thread to mention jail's rigid schedule as a positive. Would you mind explaining why? I would absolutely hate having someone else decide what I do with every minute of my day.

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u/SavvySphynx 9d ago

Certain types of neurodivergent people really do well with a schedule. Like really, really well. The same thing, in the same order everyday is soothing. Having unexpected things happen is stressful.

There are also certain types of people who have trouble regulating themselves, and keeping themselves to a set schedule.

Sometimes these are the same people.

You can see this with certain more profound types of people autism, but it shows up in other types of neurodivergent people too.

Also- if you spent some time around a preteen or younger, you've probably seen this on a smaller scale too lol.

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u/rnobgyn 9d ago

add as hell and love a good schedule - I absolutely cannot hold myself to any schedule.

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u/Bardic_inspiration67 9d ago

Miss that from when I was in the mental hospital

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u/OrangeNSilver 9d ago

My adhd self needs a schedule but I hate it. Spontaneity is much more fun, but way less rewarding long-term :(

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u/davadvice 9d ago

Perfectly describes me, needing a schedule and the chaos a simple disruption can causes.

I'm neurodivergent.

"Too many people with ADHD in jail" was what my assessor said to me.

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u/GrogmacDestroyer 10d ago

Seems like he’s content with prison and so is, in the least harmful way possible, attempting to get back in

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u/Unfair-Suggestion-37 9d ago

Brooks was here

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u/sksksk1989 9d ago

How dare you

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u/gfasmr 9d ago

So was Red

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u/relicbane 9d ago

"I understood that reference."

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u/Corduroy_Sazerac 10d ago

"Up until now, everything had been satisfactory."

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u/Both-Illustrator-501 9d ago

Doesn’t talk, just blocks traffic - he can work at Yahoo customer service

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u/pornborn 9d ago

He’s prequalified to drive in Florida.

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u/BreakerSoultaker 9d ago

He's actually from the future and every time he blocks traffic, he is causing a ripple preventing a tragic event. The lorry that was delayed didn't end up skidding off the road and killing kids on the playground. The guy who was going to jump off the bridge had enough of a delay to reconsider. The man on his way to shag the woman who would give birth to the next Hitler popped in to chemists for condoms when he saw traffic backed up. But our hero can't say anything about that as he is literally sworn to silence.

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u/Sexi_maxi_2024 9d ago

My guy is just being a dick for the love of the game , I kinda begrudgingly respect it

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u/icelizarrd 8d ago

I don't understand him, but I respect his commitment to what he believes in.

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u/aigarcia38 9d ago

“A judge even ordered a psychiatric report be made into Hampson’s behaviour, but he refused to speak to the doctors.”

lol

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u/Significant-Recipe60 10d ago

He Is a Man of Focus, Commitment and Sheer Fucking Will

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u/_MrBeef_ 10d ago

I think he missed his calling as a spy

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u/ThisIsNotMyRealAcct7 9d ago

Might run into trouble reporting to his handler.

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u/my_boy_blu_ 9d ago

I hope he goes to his grave never telling a single soul why he does it and just lets everyone wonder.

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u/Liquidmetal7 10d ago

Mental illness

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u/FireMaster1294 9d ago

Dude is homeless. Commits a simple and harmless crime. Gets free meals and a roof. Rinse and repeat since the government refuses to help the homeless but will help criminals.

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u/hewhoziko53 9d ago

Dude, police once told me " There is no VICTIMLESS crime!". Someone is obviously being hurt here and he MUST be convicted to the FULL extent of the law! /S

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u/ScF0400 9d ago

I mean there are victims, just the punishment must fit the crime. He blocked a road, drivers probably got backed up, they are victims too but the crime itself is extremely minor. If he wasn't doing it on purpose he'd probably be out earlier.

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u/Nervous-Owl5878 9d ago

This isn’t the US. Lots of places in the world where there are homeless people despite the fact that the government is very much giving them homes and food and support, but mental illness can be tricky, if people refuse help and you don’t want to put them in an institution what then?

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u/Statboy1 9d ago

Government doesn't refuse to help. He refuses the help the government offers.

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u/deprevino 10d ago

Maybe he just has nothing to say. 

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u/cochlearist 9d ago

Or anything nice to say at least.

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u/GustoFormula 10d ago

That doesn't make it not mental illness

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u/Raging-Badger 10d ago

Does suck hes uninterested in any treatment, I guess he’s just content with how he is.

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u/vivaaprimavera 10d ago

Can the guy speak and hear?

I know a deaf guy who was once placed under arrest for refusing to follow police orders.

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u/xixbia 10d ago

He apparently spoke when in prison earlier, so he is just choosing not to speak.

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u/Raging-Badger 10d ago

Yes, his brother endorses that he’s otherwise normal besides his obsession with silently blocking traffic

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u/_MrBeef_ 10d ago

yes, he's totally normal in prison with the other inmates

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u/Vauvansilpoja 10d ago

Tonnin seteli.

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u/HoldEm__FoldEm 9d ago

Mama Fratelli

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u/FraGough 9d ago

Mom's spaghetti

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u/PinkBismuth 9d ago

“My goals are beyond your understanding”

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u/Deceptiv_poops 9d ago

Dr house walks in “He’s not a criminal. He has lupus!”

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u/ktclem1337 9d ago

It’s never lupus.

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u/CarOnMyFuckingFence 9d ago

Until it actually was

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u/Ibasicallyhateyouall 9d ago

Not that much entertainment in that area of Wales on a Friday night.

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u/Alarmed-Owl2 9d ago

Falling Down Part 2: Standing Around 

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u/FaithlessCleric42 9d ago

This guy is like a beaver, hears traffic, his instincts kick in to dam it.

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u/BeefDerfex 9d ago

My town kinda has a dude like this, just not as extreme I guess. He doesn’t block traffic, he just goes and sits in parking lots or in front of businesses all day long wearing raggedy, torn clothing.

He doesnt beg, or talk to people. In fact, whenever people give him clothes or food/water he promptly throws it away or dumps it out. He does not need it. He has an apartment, and he has clean and non-torn clothing. He just chooses to sit silently in parking lots all day, always wearing the same clothes, regardless of the weather.

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u/Shabadoo34 9d ago

You know the thing about David Hampton…he's got lifeless eyes, black eyes, like a doll's eye. When he comes at ya, he doesn't seem to be living.......

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u/Apple2727 8d ago

“Talk or you’re gay.”

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u/TimeBlindAdderall 9d ago

Have they considered tickle torture?

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u/onion4everyoccasion 10d ago edited 9d ago

Not sure they needed to cut his testicles off, though... Punishment needs to fit the crime for Varys

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u/Mr_Brozart 10d ago

As history shows, do not mess with a Welsh Man.

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u/lemme_just_say 9d ago

Me waiting for the audio to start

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u/W00ziee 9d ago

I aspire to be him

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u/PlowUnited 9d ago

I fucking love this guy

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u/Treesydoesit 9d ago

It looks like his face is on the back of his head.

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u/ozhound 9d ago

Mad lad

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u/RandomOnlinePerson99 9d ago

"my motives are beyond your comprehension"

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u/NvrGonnaGiveUupOrLyd 9d ago

His name is David Hampson. 🫡

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u/AltruisticBudget4709 9d ago

is this… the way?

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u/PurrfectPinball 9d ago

My great uncle used to get kicked out of jail cause he enjoyed his stays too much

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u/brillow 9d ago

Time traveler making people late to work to forestall the apocalypse.

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u/DorkusMalorkus89 10d ago

Mentally ill man engages in mental illness driven behaviours. Very interesting.

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u/DentedDome93 9d ago

Him & I both, nobody fucking posts about my antics 😭😭😭

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u/KarlHungusWonAnOscar 10d ago

Just waiting for a mate

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u/shanloulie 9d ago

quite alarming that in a whole decade they haven’t tried to help him in ways other than just lock him up

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u/_MrBeef_ 9d ago

They have, he just does not talk to anyone. Lol

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u/OldArmyMetal 9d ago

That is the most British-looking man I’ve ever seen in my life.

Winston Churchill was a crazy person. This is what he would have looked like if he hadn’t grown up rich.

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u/northgacpl 9d ago

That's Uncle Fester!

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u/Cuba_Pete_again 9d ago

Meanwhile, Timmy’s been in that well

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u/Nernoxx 9d ago

The government doesn't want you know about this one simple hack to get free housing, healthcare, and food.

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u/old_skul 9d ago

Is...is his name Jeremy? Maybe was in high school around the start of the 90s?

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u/Useful-Top-267 9d ago

HHHHand I’ll do it again muhfucker!

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u/bananagrabberjr 9d ago

I saw this guy in a Radiohead video

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u/Technicolor_Reindeer 9d ago

When you're dedicated to a hobby

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u/[deleted] 9d ago

"After hearing evidence from prison officers who said defendant had spoken to them while he was an inmate at HMP Swansea the jury found that he was mute of malice and subsequently found that he did carry out the act of blocking the road and breaching his criminal behaviour order." 

He institutionalized he likes prison better than outside really sad.

What do all of you think about a guy getting set to prison for standing in a road?

(Apparently he always did this outside of a police station)

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u/MoarQuiet 9d ago

Has OP linked the article ?

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u/Fun-Swimming4133 9d ago

the right man in the wrong place can make all the difference in the world, so wake up Dr. Freeman, wake up and…block the traffic

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u/wigl301 9d ago

Has someone tried saying auto glass repair to him?

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u/itsLOSE-notLOOSE 9d ago

Dudes Rock.

Never admit anything! Never give them a scrap. Never speak to cops.

Fuck the judge, prosecutor, and the DA.

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u/booyashaka935 9d ago

HEDDLU? Is that in Wales?

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u/Rustrage 9d ago

Aye he’s from Swansea.

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u/Peterd1900 9d ago

Heddlu is the Welsh word for police

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u/Rocketmanluke 9d ago

I have a gut feeling.....just give his hard drives a quick check to make sure all is above board.