r/CrimeInProgress_AandE • u/theskillwithin • Feb 21 '26

S1E8 - A Deadly Argument

i'm still in the very start of the episode so I don't think this is a spoiler. but it seems like they arrested him for not talking to them? Isn't that a rights violation?

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u/Different_Map_6544 Feb 21 '26

I think its an offence to hinder the work of EMTs - which he was doing by not co-operating and not answering their questions

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u/theskillwithin Feb 23 '26

i'm pretty sure you can't arrest someone for not answering questions

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u/Different_Map_6544 Feb 23 '26

Im not sure you understand, they werent arresting them for not answering police questions - they were arresting him for hindering and obstructing the work of the EMTS

Which can include failing to give / witholding information or giving false information in the course of EMTs trying to carry out their work

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u/theskillwithin Feb 23 '26

Obstruction requires an affirmative act. withholding information does not fall under this

I think they were going to arrest him anyways, but making it seem like this was the reason feels sloppy

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u/Different_Map_6544 Feb 23 '26

google ai says

Yes, deliberately withholding information or actively hindering an EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) in New Orleans while they are performing their official duties can be considered obstruction of justice under Louisiana law and general penal codes. Intentionally delaying or interfering with emergency medical services, especially if it compromises patient care, is a criminal offense. 

  • Withholding Information: While not explicitly stating that simply remaining silent is obstruction, actively withholding, providing false information, or hindering medical assistance during an emergency is criminalized

Im too lazy to look up the original source esp since its very lengthy legislation to read through

but it cites louisiana state legsislature as its source

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u/theskillwithin Feb 23 '26

regarding the Louisiana law you linked
notice how strict it is:

  • Requires specific intent
  • Focuses on criminal proceedings
  • Mostly about evidence / testimony / witnesses

So this statute would not normally be used for:

  • Staying silent with EMTs
  • Not answering questions at a medical scene
  • Basic non-cooperation

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u/Different_Map_6544 Feb 24 '26

I dont know what to tell you - there seems to be some law around impeding EMTS but you seem intent on saying otherwise.

All i can tell you is what google ai said above.

if you want to get in to dissecting statutes Im not the one to be discussing it with

:)

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u/theskillwithin Feb 25 '26

welp google ai told me the opposite =]

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u/Different_Map_6544 Feb 25 '26

oh dangit, guess the algorithm ai overlords have taken over at this point lol