Hawaii FiveO
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Ok, I'm driving along when I'm lighted up for minor vehicle infraction. As the LEO goes to the right side of the car, he explains reason for stop. He notices container on seat next to me. Can he ask what's in it? Do I have to answer? If I say it's an unloaded gun in a locked container can he ask to see it to make sure it's unloaded?
Just curious if I'm obligated to answer if he asks.
(I'm aware that I have to divulge contents IFLEO asks if I have any drugs, guns, weapons, etc in my car) I've never been asked as I don't fit the BG profile.
In any case I won't have to worry about being arrested or cited for illegal activity as I would never drive with 1. Loaded gun or 2. Concealed in glove box, etc etc.
Ok, I'm driving along when I'm lighted up for minor vehicle infraction. As the LEO goes to the right side of the car, he explains reason for stop. He notices container on seat next to me. Can he ask what's in it? Do I have to answer? If I say it's an unloaded gun in a locked container can he ask to see it to make sure it's unloaded?
Just curious if I'm obligated to answer if he asks.
(I'm aware that I have to divulge contents IFLEO asks if I have any drugs, guns, weapons, etc in my car) I've never been asked as I don't fit the BG profile.
In any case I won't have to worry about being arrested or cited for illegal activity as I would never drive with 1. Loaded gun or 2. Concealed in glove box, etc etc.