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Know Your Rights, Including the Right Not to Consent to a Search
When you’re pulled over by police, whether for an alleged traffic violation, suspected impaired driving or any other reason – police may sometimes ask whether they can conduct a search of your vehicle. Either due to a feeling of intimidation, a desire to be accommodating, or a lack of understanding of their rights, drivers often consent to a search of their vehicle. More often than not, consenting to a search of your car can have profoundly negative consequences on your defence if you are ultimately charged with a crime based on what is found in such a search. Continue reading “You’ve Been Pulled Over. Can the Police Search Your Car and Should You Let Them?”