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Surrely surreptiously recording the incident while repeatedly saying "I do not consent to this search" must provide some leverage when it comes to court.


If the cops are willing to make certain claims ("I smelled The Dread Marijuana"), they don't need your consent.


> I smelled The Dread Marijuana

That's not a lawful reason for suspicion in any of the many states where medical marijuana is legal; I don't recall the ruling offhand, but the court has said this.


Only if it is legal to do so. In some states, recordings require the knowledge and consent of both parties.


There are only two states where there's any question about the legality of recording police officers in public without permission. The laws you're thinking of only require consent to record private conversations, and an interaction with a police officer on a public road is not private.

http://reason.com/archives/2012/04/05/7-rules-for-recording-...


Thanks for the clarification!


I wonder how many people attempt that get their camera smashed, memory card wiped and a very violent arrest for their trouble....




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