Federal cops gets pulled over by TN cops, car illegally searched
I&#x27;m a little surprised that Ronnie even engaged in an apparent argument or conversation with the cop.  A very good friend of mine who is an attorney and has given me the following advice which I give to an officer anytime I&#x27;m stopped.  It goes like this:<p>Officer, please understand - after I identify myself with my name and date of birth (and proof of insurance if I am driving a motor vehicle) I am refusing to answer any questions until I have a reasonable opportunity to consult with my attorney.  I refuse to take any field sobriety tests including: reciting letters and counting numbers, letting you look into my eyes with or without your flashlight, or any other physical tests performed outside my vehicle until I consult with my attorney.  I refuse to get out of my car unless you order me to do so.  However, I still refuse all field sobriety tests.  I will show you my hands at all times so that your safety will not become an issue.<p>I refuse to consent to the search of my vehicle, my person, my belongings, or any premises with which I have an expectation of privacy, including my residence, hotel room or any other rented room without the reasonable opportunity to consult my attorney.  If you have probable cause to search you do not need my consent anyway.<p>If I am not under arrest but you are going to issue a traffic citation please do so immediately so that I may go about my business. If I am not under arrest and no citation is going to be issued please tell me if I am free to leave so that I may go about my business without further interference with my liberty.<p>If I am under arrest, please tell me immediately so that I can cooperate by submitting to your authority because I do not wish to resist or obstruct your official duties.<p>If I am under arrest I wish to invoke all my rights under Miranda.  I want my attorney.  I won&#x27;t answer any questions, perform any field sobriety tests or consent to any search without a reasonable opportunity to obtain the advice of my attorney.<p>Then I shut up!