What to do when police ask to search your car

If you're pulled over by the police and they ask to search your car, remember these key words: "Officer, you do not have permission to search my car." This is a crucial piece of advice offered by criminal defense lawyer Kirk Piccione. In his instructional video, he guides viewers through potential responses should the officer respond with, "OK, then we'll have to wait for a drug dog to sniff the outside of your car." Once more, your best response is, "Officer, you do not have permission to search my car." Beyond this, Piccione advises calmly and periodically asking if you're free to go. This underscores that you're not voluntarily remaining on the scene and that you're being unreasonably detained by the officer, which can help you in court. — MF