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To: Lurker

There is that somewhat contorted logic which would say that refusal to permit a search by LEOs would be probable cause for a search...


149 posted on 06/01/2006 1:04:39 AM PDT by Smokin' Joe (How often God must weep at humans' folly.)
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To: Smokin' Joe
LE tried that one, and was roundly shot down by more than one appeals court IIRC.

Assertings ones Constitutional rights cannot be considered probable cause.

L

150 posted on 06/01/2006 1:07:54 AM PDT by Lurker (Real conservatives oppose the Presidents amnesty proposal. Help make sure it dies in the House.)
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To: Smokin' Joe; Lurker
Also, if something illegal is visible (i.e.drugs, weapons, pez container, etc.), officers can search without permission.
151 posted on 06/01/2006 1:09:25 AM PDT by Pro-Bush (A nation without borders is not a nation." president Reagan)
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