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Re:Nevada cops use civil forfeiture to steal a veterans life... by torstenvl on Monday September 06, 2021 @09:51AM (#28433610)
As a defense attorney, I take the professional position that nobody should consent to a search.

However, I am aware that police officers can be very convincing that they're friendly guys on your side. And in this case, perhaps he was -- after all, the officer who initiated the stop argued against the civil forfeiture. Social conditioning is a heck of a thing.

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Re:Nevada cops use civil forfeiture to steal a veterans life... by syops on Monday September 06, 2021 @10:42AM (#28434130)
The problem with never consenting to a search or never talking to police is the ease with which cops can ruin your weekend (and even life) if they get pissed off at you. I may be able afford a lawyer but is the night in jail worth the effort to assert my rights?
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Re:Nevada cops use civil forfeiture to steal a veterans life... by a3n on Monday September 06, 2021 @11:32AM (#28434688)
This is why cops on Interstates will target out of state plates. People just want to get on to their destination. And not being a state resident, it makes it harder for them to fight after the fact. [citation needed]
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Re:Nevada cops use civil forfeiture to steal a veterans life... by ta988 on Monday September 06, 2021 @10:45AM (#28434166)
This is surreal. They can invent anything to get in your car. "sir you insulted me" "what is it on your seat it looks like a weapon (when it is a phone)" "look my dog sniffed something"
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