But independent of that, the use of police uniforms in a home invasion is very worrisome. This was happening in Florida in the 80s, and in some cases it really was cops "moonlighting," and sometimes it was just criminals dressing for success.
But it's worth compiling these stories for another reason: if anyone ever blasts real cops as they bust in on a wrong-address no-knock raid, these fake-cop stories will be useful in defense.
Now when one of the local officers comes knocking on my door it is ususally someone I know asking for some advice on what to do to improve their shooting habits. The door is always opened and they are invited in for coffee or something stronger.
A no knock raid in the middle of the night would be met with accurate fire from firearm. I might go down but I would exact a price. Of course a no-knock raid in teh middle of the night is IMHO rather unlikely unless the Feds get the wrong address.
Sounds to me that these guys knew what they were looking for too. We had some thugs do their own 'no-knock' on a fellow drug dealer, said they were the police. They shot the guy but he lived. I think they crawled in through a window about 3 a.m.
We served a no-knock about a week ago, first one in a few years. Guy was selling dope, flashing guns saying he was going to kill the cops when they came for him.
We served it about 2 in the afternoon.
Guy was on house arrest, had the bracelet on his ankle. God Bless America, sell dope, buy guns and threaten to kill cops all on house arrest.
What a great country.
Good point. Its possible it could help add up to reasonable doubt.
Of course the particular defendant would have to demonstrate he or she was aware of the fake-cop stories before the incident they are on trial for. Probably would have to take the stand.