When a police officer starts asking questions, most people want to explain. They want to be helpful. They want to prove they have nothing to hide. That instinct can be dangerous. Police questioning is not a casual conversation. It is part of a criminal investigation,...
You’re driving home after dinner with your family. Red and blue lights flash in your rearview mirror. Your stomach drops. You pull over. You’re a lawful gun owner. You believe in transparency. You don’t think you’ve done anything wrong. Then the officer walks up and...
Getting pulled over is stressful. Your heart is pounding, your hands are on the wheel, and the officer is standing at your window asking questions that may sound casual. Then come eight words that can change the entire direction of your life: “Do you mind if I search...
Police traffic stops are stressful. You see the lights behind you. Your heart rate jumps. Maybe you were speeding. Maybe your taillight is out. Whatever the reason, you pull over and hope the stop is quick. Then the officer walks up, chats politely, and asks a...
It is late at night. You are relaxing at home, maybe getting ready for bed, maybe watching television, or maybe you are finally enjoying a quiet moment after a long day. Then you hear it: a hard knock at the door. You check the peephole and see someone dressed like a...
The Four Things You Should Always Say If You’re Stopped by Police Getting stopped by the police can be nerve-wracking, even if you think you’ve done nothing wrong. Knowing what to say, and what not to say, can make all the difference. At the Marc Lopez Law Firm,...
