Police interactions in legal textbooks

I used to laugh when I'd read the recaps in criminal law cases.

They make it seem like this is the interaction between cop and criminal.

Cop: I say, my good fellow, do you mind if I inspect the trunk of your automobile?

Criminal: Why, of course, my good chap. And could you please pass the Grey Poupon while you're on your way back there?

Cop: Oh bother, I appear to have found 7 kilos of coke in this trunk.

Criminal: My word, old cove. Let us proceed to the station and clear up this nastiness.

Written on May 16, 2025