What Happens AFTER You Refuse a Police Search?

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[Balian 1st MRB]

Good stuff, I'm definitely familiar with this. I've declined several searches before and was let go. I'm yet to try the whole "am I being detained? so am I free to go?" routine, but I've seen plenty of videos where that has worked out as well.

Most importantly: don't look like a jackass, and don't act/talk like a jackass. Sit up straight, be extremely polite... keep your hands on the wheel. And here's one for ya, don't turn your head and make direct eye contact (if he/she is at the driver's side). Angle your eyes at them. This body language communicates that you are non-confrontational yet holding your ground. I think it also makes them feel less important. I swear it helps.

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[Zorbanos 1st MRB]

does anyone know the laws regarding searching a locked trunk? from what i understand, if your trunk (or glovebox) is locked, then even if you do consent to a search, an officer is not allowed to search that area?

[Morton]

http://www.legalzoom.com/us-law/privacy/wh...n-police-search

No Warrant is Required to Search a Car: cars are generally excepted from the advance warrant requirement because of their mobile nature. This gives them license to conduct warrantless searches of cars.

[Zorbanos 1st MRB]

probable cause is still required though, same as searching your person or a bag you are carrying.

but my question doesn;t concern warrants. my question is IF i CONSENT to a search, can an officer search a locked trunk if i refuse to unlock it?

[Morton]

If he has probable cause, then yes.

Which you would have know if you read the article i linked.

Something Similar.

http://www.avvo.com/legal-answers/can-a-of...e-w-167074.html

[Zorbanos 1st MRB]

no need to be condescending morton. i did read your article, but it still didnt answer my specific question, which is why i was appealing to the general community here, not just you.

your second article WAS closer to what i was asking, but i think the conclusion i can draw is that shit simply just depends.

i personally keep my trunk completely locked to where you can only open it with the master key, which i would never surrender to a cop

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[Coogan 1st MRB]

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