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artemisia1

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3. The video is worth a watch as it documents tricks and traps officers use. "I do NOT consent to a search" is necessary fo

Reply to usonian (Reply #1)

Fri Feb 13, 2026, 02:21 PM

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you to say as the attorney in the video makes clear as officers will often ask, "Since you don't have anything to hide, you don't mind if we look in (search) your car.

"No" can mean "you don't mind", "yes" can mean you "consent".

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Ty! SheltieLover Friday #2

The video is worth a watch as it documents tricks and traps officers use. "I do NOT consent to a search" is necessary fo artemisia1 Friday #3

I am so slammed today, I don't have the few minutes. usonian Friday #4

Not that it even applies to me canetoad Friday #6

Hmm, it worked just now. usonian Friday #8

Thanks canetoad Friday #13

I plead the fifth, and Pluvious Friday #10

Playaing a bit of devils advocate here. Prairie_Seagull Friday #11

Good point canetoad Friday #14

Also, ask if you're being arrested. They can't search without a warrant or a custodial offense for probable cause ChicagoTeamster Friday #9

artemisia1........... Upthevibe Friday #5

Thanks! Have a Heart. artemisia1 Friday #7

Yeah sure its gonna work... drray23 Friday #12

You did not watch the video. He makes clear that you must exit the vehicle if ordered to do so or they WILL artemisia1 Friday #15

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