[QUOTE=Hot Cat]Should I happen to run into a SW looking for a date, I try to be discrete in stopping, finding the next side-street etc. I realize that sometimes after a possibile date dissappears during the time of a quick-as-possible cruise around the block, I might stop immediately for the next acceptable SW.
My question for those who know, is what real risk there in LE observing someone picking up a SW? Even if the date has priors, is the rsik really more than an opportunity to work the monger over? Can you be arrested based on just picking someone off the street? What if the SW were hitchhiking (in Manchester last week, gave her a ride.)[/QUOTE]
you *can* be arrested for anything, whether or not you *will* be arrested is another story. I suspect that 9 out of 10 times, if it is not a sting operation you will be let go (and if you don't have priors or do anything stupid during the process)
I have been very lucky in my travels -- particular given the many, many stupid mistakes over the years. But most stories you will here about about getting let go, not getting processed.
My most recent and most significant run-in led to me being told to take off, didn't even run my license. But it was one of those cases where I did exactly as you described. Picked her up on Harrison over by Magazine, and she had me go three different places before I finally took charge and picked my own place.
It was a side street and seemed like a good option, but 2 minutes into the deed I notice headlights coming our way -- then BAM! the red-and-blues come on (man that feeling sucks!) But I think it was a mistake using my instinct -- I think they have a better idea where to go.
MeatMan, on the otherhand, is one of the exceptions who proves the rule -- he has his own beat and knows the area better than the vast majority of us will. So his instincts would definitely be best, but otherwise I think most SW unless they're totally zonked out know the best spot.
