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FWIW -

If I found myself being asked questions by another LEO, regardless of the context, my level of cooperation, demeanor, and depth of response would hinge largely on the following items (in no order):

The attitude of the LEO asking questions
Why said questions are being asked
What I stand to loose by answering honestly
Whether or not I believe there is any chance I could be answering questions while suspected of a crime

Most times, I am asking questions as routine habit (during a traffic stop) just to detect deception. It doesn't matter what the person's answer actually is - I am more interested in body language/non-verbal cues than I am the verbal content alone.

That said, when questioning actual suspects of (class b misdemeanor and above offenses, ie non-traffic), I am still surprised about how easy it is to get people to confess to these crimes.

WildBill wrote:

gigag04 wrote:

WildBill wrote:

rl168 wrote:What can happen after you refused consent to search? Can someone point me to where i can learn more about this? Thanks!

The LEO can request a search warrant from a judge. If it is granted, the police can search. If not, they can't. Google "search warrant" for more information.

This isn't true.

WB - I know you probably know what I'm about to type but for everyone else:
Probable cause must be met to get a search warrant. During a traffic stop, if probable cause for search is present, then a vehicle may be searched under the exigent circumstances clause for warrantless searches*.

*Depending on time frame - but in most cases, during a traffic stop, the car can be searched.

Gigag04 - Yes, I know this. Back on page 3, I revised my original erroneous post.

Yeah I see it now - too long - didn't read the inbetweens. My bad.

WildBill wrote:

rl168 wrote:What can happen after you refused consent to search? Can someone point me to where i can learn more about this? Thanks!

The LEO can request a search warrant from a judge. If it is granted, the police can search. If not, they can't. Google "search warrant" for more information.

This isn't true.

WB - I know you probably know what I'm about to type but for everyone else:
Probable cause must be met to get a search warrant. During a traffic stop, if probable cause for search is present, then a vehicle may be searched under the exigent circumstances clause for warrantless searches*.

*Depending on time frame - but in most cases, during a traffic stop, the car can be searched.