QUESTION
friend pulled over in my driveway and cops found paraphernalia
Asked on Mar 12th, 2014 on Discrimination - New Jersey
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my friend was speeding and cop pulled him over in my driveway. My friend "cooperated" and gave the cop the paraphernalia he had in his car. The cop let us go with just a speeding ticket, but the cop said to me "i know where you live now and the type of kids you hang out with." What does this now mean for me, can they use this information to discriminate me in the future?
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the police had 'reasonable suspicion' to stop the car [speeding]. the police had the legitimate opportunity to look inside the car when they stopped you. their observance of the drug paraphernalia gives them 'probable cause' to further search and/or arrest you. you were fortunate. the police officer now had personal knowledge of what was in the car. if he stops you again, he can use his prior knowledge. there is no discrimination based on color, religion, etc. ed dimon, esq.
Answered on Mar 12th, 2014 at 5:50 PM