When can you be SEARCHED by a law enforcement officer?

You are NEVER required to consent to a search. If possible, before taking any action, talk to an attorney. It may even be possible to call an attorney from the scene of the incident.

Even without your consent, there are a number of situations when law enforcement may conduct a search of you, your automobile, house or other areas in your control (with exceptions), these situations include:

Law enforcement officials may violate individuals’ rights while conducting searches. While such violations may later be relevant in a trial relating to charges associated with those searches, you should refrain from improperly resisting law enforcement — no matter how wrong you may think they are. You will have a chance to defend yourself in court at a later date!

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