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ihaveaquestion

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6. Unfortunately, they may not respect any of that, but then you are collecting ammunition for your lawyer.

Reply to Jersey Devil (Reply #5)

Tue Jan 20, 2026, 02:15 PM

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I'm going to start keeping my key fob on my person instead of in my purse, which will get locked in my car. I will try to roll up my window, but regardless, I will lock my car and refuse a search.

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LAWYER: If Cops Demand Your Window Down, DO THIS - Attorney Marc Lopez (Marc Lopez Law Firm) [View all] ihaveaquestion Tuesday OP

This advice is good for a traffic stop where you're worried they'll find weed in your glove box, Ocelot II Tuesday #1

I'm worried about them PLANTING weed in my glovebox. nilram Tuesday #8

If you have rolled down your window Qutzupalotl Tuesday #2

I was wondering about that! (Nt) LostOne4Ever Tuesday #3

And then you've locked your keys in your car, maybe with the engine running. If you've rolled up the window, Ocelot II Tuesday #4

Closing the vehicle door is enough. You don't have to lock it Jersey Devil Tuesday #5

Unfortunately, they may not respect any of that, but then you are collecting ammunition for your lawyer. ihaveaquestion Tuesday #6

Give your lawyer something to work with! leftstreet Tuesday #7