[sit-rep]

They were going to search my vehicle whether I gave them permission or not. All they have to do is say I was belligerent and that gives them card blanc. I said go ahead because I did not think I had anything to hid. I thought about them planting evidence, but hey...they did not need to this time....

[CobaltBlue]

They were going to search my vehicle whether I gave them permission or not.

This may be true. But your lawyer could have quashed the contraband based on lack of consent.

I know you already feel bad, but this is for future reference.

When you're on the street, you're on the cop's turf, but when you get into court, you're on the lawyer's turf. Make it easier on your lawyer. Insist on your rights. You may not win the first round, but you'll win the second one.