SEARCHES 100 ‘most asked ‘ questions CAN THE POLICE SEARCH ME? They CAN search you ONLY if… 1. You agree to the search. Your consent must be freely and voluntarily given, and not the product of threats, intimidation, force, or the threatened use of force. 2. For “Officer Safety” They…
UNDER 21CROWD 100 ‘most asked ‘ questions CAN A “SECURITY GUARD” MAKE AN ARREST? Yes. Many states permit security guards to make arrests. Many rent-a-cops are also off duty cops out there to pick up an extra dollar. It is best to treat a rent-a- cop with the same concern…
UNDER 21CROWD 100 ‘most asked ‘ questions CAN I CARRY ALCOHOL IN MY CAR? No. It is unlawful for an underage person to have alcohol in their possession. The only exception is if you work in an establishment that serves alcohol. You can transport it only in connection with your…
UNDER 21CROWD 100 ‘most asked ‘ questions IF I’M UNDERAGE AND ALCOHOL IS SERVED DO I GET ARRESTED? Yes. It is illegal for any person to sell, serve, or permit the serving of alcoholic beverages to a minor. The presence of alcoholic beverages and minors (under 21) in the same…
DRUG BUSTS 100 ‘most asked ‘ questions CAN I BUY A BONG OR A PIPE? Yes. Can you possess it? No. This is a real head-scratcher for most of us. A store can sell you what is obviously a device intended for the consumption of a controlled substance, but you…
DRUG BUSTS 100 ‘most asked ‘ questions IF MY ROOMMATE HAS PARAPHERNALIA DO I GET ARRESTED? Yes. If you’re in a place, or in a space, where a reasonable person can conclude that you are either in actual or constructive possession of paraphernalia you are subject to arrest. This can…
BUSTS 100 ‘most asked ‘ questions CAN I SHARE MY PRESCRIPTION? No. The law makes no distinction between selling your prescription and giving away a single pill. If you transfer possession of a controlled substance to another person, you are guilty of sale or delivery. Never offer to or share…
DRUG BUSTS 100 ‘most asked ‘ questions WHAT IS TRAFFICKING? Possession with the intent to sell or deliver any illegal drug (usually more than a personal use amount) or controlled substance is trafficking. It commonly is understood to mean you have enough of the ‘stuff’ to be “in the business”,…
DRUG BUSTS 100 ‘most asked ‘ questions WHAT IS CONSTRUCTIVE POSSESSION? You can be charged with possession of a controlled substance under the constructive possession theory. Constructive possession means that although the controlled substance is not on your person or within your immediate vicinity, the contraband is in a place…
DRUG BUSTS 100 ‘most asked ‘ questions IS RESIDUE POSSESSION? Yes. Residue is possession. In most state courts they don’t care if there is a trace amount, or a consumable amount of a controlled substance. If it can be chemically identified as a controlled substance, or residue it is possession.…