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In reply to the discussion: 5 Reasons You Should Never Agree to a Police Search (Even if You Have Nothing to Hide) [View all]YellowRubberDuckie
(19,736 posts)48. They walk the dog around the exterior of the car.
And if they hit on something, they can search, because at that point they have probable cause.
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5 Reasons You Should Never Agree to a Police Search (Even if You Have Nothing to Hide) [View all]
xchrom
Feb 2012
OP
When cops dont care, it is moot what your rights are, till court, if you are lucky.
WingDinger
Feb 2012
#3
If you give permission to search, you waive your rights and you're screwed.
backscatter712
Feb 2012
#46
Just tell them you (or your parents) belong to the ACLU, and you know your rights
mainer
Feb 2012
#6
If you are asked to leave your car by a cop, take your keys, shut the door & make sure it is locked!
YellowRubberDuckie
Feb 2012
#50
This happened to a friend of mine. An anonymous tip to the police claimed that she
Arkansas Granny
Feb 2012
#14
Yes, it was in Arkansas. We used to be able to shop for paraphernalia way back when.
Arkansas Granny
Feb 2012
#24
When I asked the cops to stop neighbors from trespassing on my rooftop, the 'cops' were my friends.
closeupready
Feb 2012
#17
Another good piece of advice: if you're going to break the law, don't break the law.
lapislzi
Feb 2012
#51