need advice so i don't get got by the popo's

Start of by talking like a grown up. Beyond that I would say do your research and stick to providers who are well reviewed here on TER.

but we all knew that anyways.

I've hobbied for thirty-five years, about thrity of them without the aid of TER in screening the gals I see.  Yet, I've never had so much as a brush with LE.

In short, the odds are pretty low, especially if you don't go after street walkers.

Massage parlors used to be safe, but today they are a target of LE, especially the Asian ones, so you might want to lay off of those.

In short, stay with well reviewed gals on TER and similar sites and you shouldn't have to give much care to LE.  Read the Newbie Manual also for tips on how to avoid LE.

http://www.blip.tv/file/1274140

All in all..
The best things to say or not say, if ever busted being a Provider or Hobbiest is..

1. Identify your real name B-day SS #
(we are obligated to identify our real names)
In addition

2.SAY nothing else....
Except....
**"I invoke my right to remain silent and would like to talk to an attorney"**

-hopefully I will never "have to" use this valuable info-
Thanks for the link to Kitty apropo