Parabellum
New Member
Couple questions on search and siezure laws in Pennsylvania. I have a general idea about the fourth amendment but im unsure about a couple things.
1. What if i were to get pulled over by a police officer and he does not know(Or does not care) that i have the right to refuse an unreasonable search of my car. If it were just me and him(And he had no reason to arrest, thus negating my right) how would i make it so it wasnt my word agaisnt his in court? Should i just start holding up 4 fingers to his cruiser's dash camera while he goes through my car?
Also what if he tries argueing that my refusing a search is probable cause(Which would be ridiculous, but ive hear of it happening).
2. Ive heard a rumour that a cop can search you if he feels threatened. Wouldnt that be profiling unless you were disorderly. I mean how can they argue that im more threatening then that other guy walking down the street?
3. If i didnt get read my rights should i report that to the commanding officer or just keep my mouth shut till i see a lawyer?
1. What if i were to get pulled over by a police officer and he does not know(Or does not care) that i have the right to refuse an unreasonable search of my car. If it were just me and him(And he had no reason to arrest, thus negating my right) how would i make it so it wasnt my word agaisnt his in court? Should i just start holding up 4 fingers to his cruiser's dash camera while he goes through my car?
Also what if he tries argueing that my refusing a search is probable cause(Which would be ridiculous, but ive hear of it happening).
2. Ive heard a rumour that a cop can search you if he feels threatened. Wouldnt that be profiling unless you were disorderly. I mean how can they argue that im more threatening then that other guy walking down the street?
3. If i didnt get read my rights should i report that to the commanding officer or just keep my mouth shut till i see a lawyer?