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?
1 Answer from Attorneys
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.
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