re: 1 I cannot quote the statute, but I believe it is a crime in and of itself to lie to a police officer.SlowDave wrote:1. If a LEO asks if you have a firearm, I presume you are required to answer that question and of course, truthfully, CHL or not. Correct?
2. I would also assume that possesssing a loaded firearm under the MPA is not reasonable cause for a search of your property. Is that correct also?
re: 2 Depends on why he is stopped. If he is stopped for a traffic infraction, that is "reasonable articulable suspicion that a crime was committed and a valid stop. During a valid stop, then SCOTUS allows a search of the "lunge area" for weapons to ensure officer safety. Thus does not translate to the right for a full-blown search of the car.