'nemo tenetur seipsum accusare,'' that ''no man is bound to accuse himself.''

There was no reason to supply the officer the evidence upon request. Donā??t ever be rude to a peace officer but donā??t do their work for them either. After all we DO need them to protect us from ā??Realā? criminals.

Yes it was real stupid to give it up but not all together unforgivable. You live you learn and I imagine unless this is a life wrecking event, it may be a useful lesson.

Fifth Amendment - Rights of Persons
No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation.