Traffic stop
what are some ways you can avoid getting a traffic ticket?
You always wear your seatbelt
watch your speed
Pay attention to all of your surroundings
what are ym rights in a college dorm?
The rental agreement for your dorm room should specify when school officials may and may not enter, so make sure you’re familiar with the terms of your lease and keep a copy on hand. In many cases, student housing affords less privacy protection than a standard rental agreement, so be mindful of the potential for random inspections and other intrusions that are common on college campuses.
Search and Seizure in Public Schools?
Even before the Columbine and Sandy hook tragedies unleashed the latest wave of zero tolerance policies in public schools, the courts have struggled over the basic question of how to handle search and seizure in public schools. In particular, the courts have attempted to balance basic 4th Amendment protections against the desire of school administrators to have drug-free schools.
MYTH #1: You should do whatever cops say because they might throw your traffic ticket out.
For the most part, it’s cool to comply with some police requests. For example, when the officer asks for your license and registration, you should give it to them. Or if the officer orders you to exit your vehicle, you should do that too. But if the officer tries to use your traffic violation as a basis for further investigation, be prepared to flex your rights.
what are the rights of the passengers?
Traffic stops typically occur as a result of suspected moving violations committed by the driver of the vehicle. Passengers cannot be held responsible for the driver’s conduct and are generally free to leave, unless police become suspicious of them during the course of the stop.
what are my rights at checkpoints?
( DUI checkpoints, U.S. border checkpoints, drug checkpoints, and TSA checkpoints.)
DUI:your constitutional rights still apply in a roadblock situation. Though police are permitted to stop you briefly, they may not search you or your car unless they have probable cause that you’re under the influence or you agree to the search. As such, you are not required to answer their questions or admit to breaking the law.
U.S. Border Checkpoints:anytime you cross the border, you consent to a search.CBP may generally stop and search the property of anyone entering or exiting the U.S. If agents have reasonable suspicion to believe you’re concealing contraband, they may search your body using pat-down, strip, body cavity, or involuntary x-ray searches.Be aware that Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents – which are part of the Dept. of Homeland Security (DHS) – are permitted to search you and your belongings at the U.S. border without probable cause or a search warrant.
Drug Checkpoints:The Supreme Court has ruled that random checkpoints to find illegal drugs are unconstitutional. However, some police departments have devised a deceptive method to work around and exploit this restriction. Here’s how their trick works.
TSA Checkpoints:Be aware that Transportation Security Agency (TSA) agents –which are part of the Dept. of Homeland Security (DHS) – are permitted to search you and your belongings without probable cause or a search warrant anytime you pass through a TSA airport security zone.
Can someone else consent to the search on my property?
This depends on the circumstances. The Supreme Court has ruled that any occupant of a residence can refuse consent, even if other roommates agree to a search. Unfortunately, you must be present in order to assert your refusal. For this reason, it’s important to make sure that your roommates understand their 4th Amendment rights in case something happens when you’re not around. You may want to talk to your roommates about how to handle police visits and reach an agreement about how to handle such situations just in case.
Does the Constitution apply to rights of military members?
Military members do not have the same rights against police searches of their home without a warrant as civilians. Specifically, military members who are housed in dorms, barracks, or deployed housing are subject to inspection.
MYTH #2: Don’t sign the traffic ticket!
That’s poor advice. It’s commonly believed signing the ticket is an admission of guilt, but this is false. It’s merely a confirmation that you received it.
what happens if you refuse ?
the amount of evidence required to detain passengers is minimal. For this reason, passengers must remember to refuse search requests and refrain from answering questions without an attorney present.
Can the police use drug dogs?
In Illinois v. Caballes, the Supreme Court ruled that police do not need reasonable suspicion to use drug dogs to sniff a vehicle during a legitimate traffic stop.
what should you do if the police are at your door?
No Warrant, No Search!
Am I allowed to record police?
yes the “constitutionally protected right to videotape police carrying out their duties in public.”
MYTH #3: Cops never show up to hearings!
Not true. Testifying in court is part of a police officer’s job, and appearing often earns them overtime pay. Officers work in conjunction with the courts to schedule as many citation challenges in one day as possible, so they don’t have to appear on multiple occasions. If you contest your ticket, expect the officer to be there.
Why do the police seperate the occupants?
the police usually seperate the passengers from the driver to see if the story stays the same, if the story differs then they have "probable cause"
when can the police search your car?
While police generally need a warrant to search you or your property — during a traffic stop, police only need probable cause to legally search your vehicle. Probable cause means police must have some facts or evidence to believe you’re involved in criminal activity.
How long can police detain you?
That depends. The answer is as long as it reasonably takes police to conduct the investigation. For example, if you’ve been stopped for speeding, police can technically only detain you long enough to check your paperwork and write you a speeding ticket
MYTH #4: Traffic tickets don’t transfer to other states, so you can ignore it.
If you think that crossing state lines will save you from paying a ticket, think again. Online communication has strengthened the relationships between states. Most notably, the Driver License Compact is an agreement among 46 member states that makes it virtually impossible to evade the law.