Quote Originally Posted by 3rdEyeVision
^^^^that was an illegal search wasnt it?? could they still use the pipe as evidence???? and wouldnt they just find out whos licence it is on their computers and go to the persons house
Sadly, a lot of people who do drugs or generally break the law don't know their rights. He probably consented to the search, and the cop found the pipe, not a good thing to do. I've avoided many searches by just saying something like 'Officer, I prefer not to waive my constitutional rights to anybody. If you must conduct a search, please show me a warrant and I will be happy to comply.'

Don't let the cop fool you into anything, he can't search you without probable cause, and you stoned off your ass in not probable cause. If he searches you anyway, it's probably an illegal search, in which case you could be carrying a pound of herb and still get off scott free. Be smart, learn your rights and your laws if you smoke.