Did you know that any alert from a police dog can be used against you, even if they aren’t trained to detect what they end up finding? It’s one of the most unfair types of searches around.
So, what do you do? Typically, an officer will ask if you can wait for a drug dog to come search. This is because you need to consent to the search and to extending the traffic stop past a reasonable amount of time. As a lawyer, I suggest that you NEVER consent to wait for a drug dog. Say no, and then ask if you’re free to leave. This will hopefully get you out of the search, but if it doesn’t, contact a criminal defense attorney to review the body cam footage.
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