Script for when being stopped by an officer:
Officer, my name is [give your real name].
Am I free to go?
If I am not free to go, please explain to me your probable cause for stopping me.
I politely refuse to give you any further information.
I do not consent to any search of me or my belongings, tent, vehicle or camp.
Script for when anyone you don't know asks you for drugs:
NARK!
And watch both videos on this page:
http://burncast.blogspot.com/2009/08/road-to-burning-man-know-your-rights.html
Comments (1)
Nick Eve said
at 4:36 pm on Aug 25, 2009
You have a higher expectation of privacy in your tent than in your car, so you should not consent to a search of your tent without a warrant. Keep in mind the plain view rule, which means if they can see something, they can act on it, as well as that it is somewhat debatable whether the smell of illegal substances creates sufficient cause to search without a warrant. Also, as a good citizen it is always good to research the laws. http://norml.org/index.cfm?wtm_view=&Group_ID=4550 has some interesting information. Paraphenalia punishments in many jurisdictions are harsher than possession ones. Of course, we are all law abiding folks so it doesn't matter. Just saying.
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