Ah yes...the "what am I being arrested for" argument when the answer becomes "resisting arrest"
TROOPER: “Do you mind putting out your cigarette, please?”
BLAND: “I’m in my car. Why do I have to put out my cigarette?”
TROOPER: “Well, you can step out now
The now part means after she refused to put out the cigarette.
The now part means after she refused to put out the cigarette.
Yes, she screwed up when she became belligerent. After she showed belligerence, she was ordered to step out of the car. I don't blame the officer, since her belligerence may be an indicator she is about to do something else, and he needed to see every move she made, in full unobstructed view. Get her out of the car and observe if she has any weapons, and/or conduct a search.
Speaking of belligerence, I read some of your posts on this thread.
I'm going to have to ask you, sir or ma'am, so step away from the keyboard.
Slowly.