>JB writes:
>Al, I agree with you on the first part of this snip, however, have you ever
>been asked by police to search your vehicle?  I've been asked 4 times in the
>last 7 years, twice in Missouri, once in Texas and once in Louisiana; the
>second time, in Missouri, I refused and posted my experience earlier.  I'd
>imagine if you ever refuse anything the police ask, you are looking for
>trouble as they will assume you have something to hide and that IS probable
>cause.

Not budging on your *constitutional* right IS NOT PROBABLE CAUSE!
That may not keep him from searching your van anyway, but now he
knows *he's* crossed the line of the law.

You may not keep him from searching your vehicle, but you can keep
him from doing it with a clear conscience.

Decline all illegal searches. Politely and firmly.

Dave
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Dave Carpenter

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May you have twice as much.

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