jeff_d_148
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If stopped by police for a traffic violation and the police officer asks if I have any drugs or weapons in my vehicle, I know that it is illegal to lie to them and I can be charged with obstructing.
But if I say yes then that gives police probable cause to search my vehicle.
Is it enough to respond, "I do not have any illegal contraband in my vehicle" or "I do not have anything illegal in my vehicle" and not say anything further in reference to that particular question?
It seems like a Catch 22 and a very good tool for LEOs to get inside your vehicle. Please do not respond to this thread by saying "Just cooperate, tell the police everything, and let them search your vehicle." I hold the bill of rights in too sacred a regard to ever do that.
But if I say yes then that gives police probable cause to search my vehicle.
Is it enough to respond, "I do not have any illegal contraband in my vehicle" or "I do not have anything illegal in my vehicle" and not say anything further in reference to that particular question?
It seems like a Catch 22 and a very good tool for LEOs to get inside your vehicle. Please do not respond to this thread by saying "Just cooperate, tell the police everything, and let them search your vehicle." I hold the bill of rights in too sacred a regard to ever do that.