Legal Question in Traffic Law in Michigan

K-9 Unit Searches
I was pulled over last week, fornot wearing a seatbelt. I admitted to not wearing it. The officer than asked to run his dog around my car. I said no, and the officer claimed to smell marijuana. I admitted to having periphenalia, and handed it right over to the officer. After all was said and done, the officer told me that the next time I am pulled over I can expect to be searched and there's nothing I can do about it. I recieved no charges or written warnings, I have a 100% clean record, with no tickets or anything. Is he right? If I get pulled over again do I have to let them search my car? And if not, what should I say to the officer if he/she were to say that I do not have a choice?

Asked on 11/22/06, 5:32 pm

William Morrison Action Defense Center

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Re: K-9 Unit Searches

You asked "Do I have to let them search my car

You always must obey a police officer's commands.

To protect your rights, you may refuse the officer's request, but you may not do anything to prevent the search if your refusal is ignored.

Answered on 11/22/06, 9:18 pm

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