They can ask all the questions they want, but unless they suspect illegal activity and can articulate that in some fashion, one isn't required to answer any questions(5th Amend.)or submit to illegal searches. Officer: License and registration please. Are you transporting game? Me: Here's my license and reg. Do you suspect me of committing a crime? Officer: No, are you transporting any wildlife? Me: Are you detaining me, or am I free to go? Officer: Have a nice day.
They've been pulling the same stunt in the Florida keys for years during lobster season.
ReplyDeleteThey can ask all the questions they want, but unless they suspect illegal activity and can articulate that in some fashion, one isn't required to answer any questions(5th Amend.)or submit to illegal searches.
ReplyDeleteOfficer: License and registration please. Are you transporting game?
Me: Here's my license and reg. Do you suspect me of committing a crime?
Officer: No, are you transporting any wildlife?
Me: Are you detaining me, or am I free to go?
Officer: Have a nice day.
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