MTA Police, illegal search

[NSTassel]

Step one in examining the issue is the car stop. No a civilian can never perform a car stop. But a transit cop generally has mv law enforcement power on public transportation routes. Not enough info about the search to give an opinion. But some recent decisions are splitting hairs between the smell of burned weed which creates no pc to search and unburnt weed which does give a right to search.

[Reefer Rogue]

He was speeding so he's broken the law, firstly, never give the police a reason for a stop. I don't know if a search if 'illegal' at this point. If it is and he has not consented to a warrentless search of private property, consult a lawyer and weigh out your options if it's worth the fight.

[daihashi]

Cop says-

" Your Honor, when I approached the defendant's vehicle, I smelled what I believed to be REEFER!"

Judge replies " I find that there was probable cause for this search."

But sure, go ahead, fight it.

unfortunately this is true and this is what will be likely to happen unless you form a strong case against him. Get a lawyer.

[TurnyBright]

I'd imagine that train station police would have even more license to randomly search than normal cops. Sort of like airports.