Advice needed on MJ Bust
 

What should one do when asked for permission to search your vehicle?

Lock all the doors and smoke away.

They can't shoot you for smoking in your car.

ASK FOR A WARRANT

But if they have probably cause can't they do it anyway? Like if smoke is rolling out of Skip's car windows and he laughs at their hats?

Do not offer SNaRc a ride.

Both times I've been asked I told them speeding had nothing to do with searching.

I was asked once and I don't have any clue why as I don't do anything. My response was "sorry sir but I respectfully decline."
He didn't press the issue.

Guys,

Keep in mind that if nothing is in plain sight, then officers don't have the right to search. Also, if you consent to a search, you have the right to end the search whenever you want.

Obviously, if you have marijuana or any other drug, do NOT give consent for a search. The officer will then start stalling, asking questions and snooping around. No matter what they say, do not give consent. Just say you aren't hiding anything, and want your rights respected.

How about not speeding while you're carrying drugs, Bam?

They can't forcibly search it until they have a warrant. However they may be able to impound the vehicle until they get one.

yea if there is smoke pouring out the car then your fogged(unless you've smoked all the evidence and your not driving just stationary with no keys in ignition)...or even if your vehicle smells like ms. jane they have probable cause(ive had my car searched for it smelling like it)

How about speeding and doing drugs at the same time, Bam?

this is why i smoke blunts...me and my friends just smoke blunts and never carry anything on us besides the blunt so we could just throw it away

the smoke pouring out is more than enough to cause a search

:rolleyes: are you high now?

this is sound advice, just drive like a grandma.



On a side note, I have issue with your avatar, sorry, but there is only one human tornado.. DOLEMITE!
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ROFL yeah right.

one law for them and anotherone for us.

I wasn't, dork. one was a small town speed trap and the other was a rookie claiming "defective exhaust". Both of them just excuses to search and be a hero.

hey skip when you got pulled ver did you look suspect?

If there's pot smoke rolling out the windows they're going to arrest you. Then they have the right to search your car whether you like it or not.

I looked suspiciously like an old man in a van going to work. (Ladders on top of van) Both daytime, one around noon.

Here's what you do:

When you get pulled over, you let them, knowing that you don't have drugs in your car. If you make their life hell then they'll just arrest you, impound your car, and then all bets are off as to how much weed they're going to find in that car.

Anybody ever hear that statistic that damn near half the drugs that are seized never make it to the evidence room? Where you think that s**t winds up?

They smoke it themselves or sell it.

i once had my truck searched. earlier in the day wed been shooting guns and id left all the ammo in the truck.

fiocci makes a clear shotshell case that apparently the cops use.

so tuff cop asks me in that mother on the fritz tone. WHERE DID YOU GET THESE! DID YOU STEAL THESE FROM A COP?

no i said i bought them at consumers hardware.

just before we got pulled over though i pitched my shit,how they didnt see it i dont know.....

in the hands of ex-outlaws turned lawdog.

****ing worst of the worst.

I've been pulled over and/or ticketed at least 20 times in my life, and at no time, even was I was young, has a cop ever asked to search my car.

Perhaps there's something to be said for keeping one's car clean, and not looking like a fucking dirtbag.

who you calling a dirtbag?:hmmm:

I'm smoking K-town.

I'm not calling anybody a dirtbag. I'm just postulating a theory.

There's validity to that theory. When I've been pulled over alone in my tan, clean camry, I've never been asked for a search. Now my friends that drive music beatin' caddies or sticker covered saturns haven't had the same luck. I'm not saying one deserves to get searched if you drive a van with bad exhaust, but don't be surprised by it. And driving in small towns with contraband that you can't hide well is a bad idea.

I'm all for denying a search if you think they'll bust you, but be ready to spend time waiting on them to find a way to search anyway. But at least you can fight the legallity of that search.

The best advice I can give is carry a small amount and have a good place to hide it. There has to be some place where they won't look. Then, at least you have a chance of getting through a search.

And also, through the entire encounter, be totally respectful and be as cool as ice. Cussing or developing a stutter aren't good signs.

what do you do if they have a drug dog and ask to use it?

I think my out of state DL and plates attract them to me.

Start sneezing and tell them you're allergic to dogs and will suffocate and die if it gets too close.

the only way they could arrest you is if you have anything on you or if you are driving or the keys are in the ignition...like i said if you are stationary and you are hot boxing your car/truck/van but you swallow the joint or blunt, what are they going to arrest you for?

trust me ive been in a similar situation before

Say no. If they use it anyway, and the local laws allow it without probable cause, at least you tried. If they didn't have the right to use it and used it anyway, with a good lawyer you will get off. It may cost more than a pot or pipe fine, but at least you got to stick it to the man.

I made a post in KC Fish's pot bust thread about an expierence I had when the cops detained us until a dog got there which was unlawful. Typically, if they already have the dog there, I think you're screwed. It's all about what your state laws regarding it says.

Sorry but if you decline a search they CAN"T arrest you or impound your car. They will call for a K9 unit and have the dog check out the car. If it barks-all bets are off. If not, they will let you go on your way.

I was asked and I said "fuck No, you had no reason to pull me over in the first place!"

After the K9 unit left he wrote me a warning for improper lane change even though I just pulled out of a parking lot and was stopped at a red light. Cops are such d#cks-FIGHT THE POWER!!

Skip,

Next time, just kill the cop.

Yeah!!! Wayne Brady Style!!!

It's funny that neither of the cops I told no gave me a ticket. It's pretty obvious they were just looking for somebody to hassle.

hahaha i wish they used a drug dog on my old car, the dog would of went absolutely crazy at the head rests. my friends and i use to blow shotties out of them. those things smelled so bad. could i have gotten arrested for the marijuana residue left behind on them?

The best way to deter the cops from wanting to search each and every car they stop would be to give them something to lose. If they search and find nothing they should have to pay you $1000. Because if they find even a little pot it will cost you that much. The way it is now they just walk away if they are wrong.

That's a novel idea, but if that were the case any search would come up with a dime bag. I'd rather they stop fining or arresting ppl for small amounts of pot. Or better yet, any amount.

I agree that is the best solution. Then they would have no incentive to search.

MODS Please move to DC!!










lol

Did you ever lose your cat? Just checking.

The magic words...say them with me...

"I do not give consent to the search of this vehicle or any of the contents of this vehicle. Am I free to go?"

If the officer believes he has probable cause to believe unlawful activity is occurring, he can search your car on the spot, without your consent.

Commonly, officers will say something along the lines of "I'm going to need to search your car." Don't say "OK", which can be interpreted as consent. Another favorite is "Do you mind if I search your vehicle?" Both "yes" and "no" can be interpreted as consent. Say something along the lines of "I do not consent to the search of this vehicle. Are you searching this vehicle without my consent?"

Don't attempt to physically interfere with the search of the vehicle. They can bring out the dogs without your consent. Keep an eye on the clock. Most departments don't have a K-9 unit on 24 hour standby and will just come back after having you sit for 20 minutes and suggest that "we can hurry things along if you just let me search right now?" Just repeat the "I do not consent to the search of this vehicle. What time will the dogs arrive?"



This post is for amusement purposes only and does not contitute legal advice, and certainly not sound legal advice. Readers of this posting should consult with an attorney of their own jurisdiction before transporting contraband or dealing with law enforcement personnel. Reading this post does not create an attorney-client relationship.

Very good. Are you obligated to wait for the dog to show up? How long can they hold you waiting for the dog?

I opened this thread thinking Skip wanted a Michael Jordan bust.

I never knew Skip was a pothead??

Download this

http://www.norml.org/pdf_files/freedom_card.pdf

and carry it with you

All your problems solved

When I was a teen, I used to keep my pot underneath my headrest. I'd lift the headrest up, roll up the bag, place it underneath the headrest, and then clamp it down.

They never ever found my weed. Of course, I've never had my car searched either.

One thing you might try is to keep a skunk in your van and poke it with a stick every day or two to keep the smell fresh. That way, when the officer pulls you over, not only will he NOT want to search your van, you will have an excuse for the red eyes. If by chance he does want to press the issue, ask him if, while he's searching, if he finds that skunk that keeps hiding under the pile of tools just out of reach you'd appreciate it if he'd remove it for you.



(This post does not mean the Pastor endorses such activity. The most prudent thing to do would be to not have illegal substances in your car and not break the traffic laws):)

btw..

Text of the card
THE NORML FOUNDATION FREEDOM CARD
The U.S. Constitution prohibits the government from interfering with your right to remain silent, to consult with an attorney, and to be free from unreasonable searches and seizures by law enforcement. However, it is up to you to assert these rights. This NORML Foundation Freedom Card will help you do so effectively.

If you are confronted by a police officer, remain calm. Be courteous and provide your identification. Politely refuse to answer any further questions. Ask to talk to an attorney. Do not consent to any search of your person, your property, your residence or your vehicle. Tell the officer you would like to give him or her this card, which is a statement of the constitutional rights you wish to invoke. Do not reach for this card until you have obtained the officer's permission to do so.

If the officer fails to honor your rights, remain calm and polite, ask for the officer's identifying information and ask him or her to note your objection in the report. Do not attempt to physically resist an unlawful arrest, search or seizure. If necessary, you may point out the violations to a judge at a later time.

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Since I posted this in "that other thread":

I did some searching on the Internet (damn, I love the Internet) and it would seem that the above statement is incorrect. I found a number of interesting appeal court decisions that are worth reading. A number of people have already contradicted me but for something like this I thought it was worth pointing out I was wrong.

Cases I found interesting:

State v. Houze

State v. Boyd

Tell him no and ask if you may buy him a donut just to prove there are no hard feelings.

That's the best advice? Screw that, how about this being the best advice. DON'T BREAK THE FREAKING LAW!!!

Better yet, STAY AWAY FROM THE ILLEGAL DRUGS!!!

Bottom line is, if you get stopped and they think you have it and you do, then dont go on a board asking for help, call a lawyer, or just man up. The stuff is illegal for a reason and if you are driving and smoking pot you deserve whatever you get..IMHO...

More power to the cops.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3NmC5wHfCdM

Know your rights...

I never asked unless I suspected something, even then I wouldn't press the issue. Thoughts to keep in mind, and I only share this with you because you are chiefs fans......

Cops can search your car if they see any type of paraphernalia, something tangible that they can articulate in a report, and they can search it without pemission. ie probable cause. But I would always still ask at that point to see what the driver would say.

Second point to remember, if the offense is an arrestable offense, and the cop is deciding to arrest you, he's going to search you vehicle for inventory - insurance purposes anyway. Sometimes, in my case and some like me, we want to see if you'll be honest with us, the more honest you are, the better treatment you'll likely get.

final point; for any good cop, like me, there are probably three dick head cops also. See video in above clip

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I got 10 min into the 42 min video, I will to try again another time.

What if I had a dog in my car and the cops call in the K9 unit? Could you blame the barking of the police dog on the fact that my own dog was in the car and may have caused it?

Police dog barking after sniffing your car is probable cause, you're ****ed. They usually only do that when they believe they already have probable cause and are just looking to to make it iron clad to stand up in court. That would usually come after something like smelling weed in your car. I am sure they would do also if they are dealing with hella sketchy people.