[OneWingedShark]

>>First mistake was when the officer asked if he was carrying a large amount of cash. The answer should have been “no”.
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>Strongly disagree. They could nail him for ‘obstructing justice’(or somesuch), which would give them a bargaining chip - ‘You just forget about the money, and we’ll forget that you lied to a police officer.’

I disagree; that’s something a defense attorney could really have some fun with. “How can it be considered lying when you asked my client an entirely subjective question? What *IS* a large amount of money? The federal deficit is three trillion dollars, compared to that the money my client had was spittle!”

[YankeeinOkieville]

compared to that the money my client had was spittle!”

don't you mean "a pimple on an elephant's butt"?

[Ken H]

I disagree; that’s something a defense attorney could really have some fun with. “How can it be considered lying when you asked my client an entirely subjective question? What *IS* a large amount of money? The federal deficit is three trillion dollars, compared to that the money my client had was spittle!”

I understand the sentiment, but it's best to avoid getting into a situation where you need a defense attorney. Authorities can make your life hell, even if you're eventually cleared.

I might say something along the lines of, "Officer, I've never been asked such a question. Am I suspected of a crime?"

[Bizhvywt]

Couldn’t you just say that it is none of your business how much money I have? And then refuse the search?