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more forty fives
June 21, 2009, 07:25 PM
Border states are being harassed.Read this what do you think?Is it legal?
http://www.nraila.org/Legislation/Read.aspx?ID=4990
dakuda
June 21, 2009, 09:05 PM
It is legal to ask any question you want.

Without a warrant, I believe that you can refuse to show anything.
hoytinak
June 21, 2009, 09:53 PM
My father and I'll was just talking about this today. I'll be nice as can be and tell them "sure, I'll let you come on in and check them.....when I see the search warrant".
speedycat
June 22, 2009, 02:00 PM
The law can ask questions if they want. But you have no obligation to talk to them or let them search you without a warrant.
Webleymkv
June 22, 2009, 04:39 PM
I would answer this question with "I think I will contact my attourney and seek his advice first." I suspect that would be the end of it, particularly if the agents are trying to bully me in the manner that the link suggested.
Kreyzhorse
June 22, 2009, 07:46 PM
Is it legal?

It's legal for them to ask and just as legal to refuse.
maestro pistolero
June 22, 2009, 07:58 PM
Officer, may I have your card? Thank you, If my attorney thinks I should consent to a warrant-less search of my house, I will let you know. Have a nice day.
chris in va
June 22, 2009, 08:11 PM
Problem is, many people aren't aware you can deny them entry without a warrant.

"Sure, I've got nothing to hide. Come on in!".:barf:
Zilmo
June 22, 2009, 08:33 PM
Officer, may I have your card? Thank you, If my attorney thinks I should consent to a warrant-less search of my house, I will let you know. Have a nice day.

Perfect.
Double Naught Spy
June 22, 2009, 08:35 PM
If my lawyer says that is okay, I am getting a new lawyer.
stargazer65
June 23, 2009, 08:14 AM
Just one of those cases where an agency will fish for information and hope some people are going to willingly provide it. I hear of cases in our homeschooling community across the states where Social Services will show up asking to see the kids and interview them. Same thing, there is no obligation to allow it, but they'll take whatever information they can get if they can get it.

It's good to politely but firmly refuse such searches with a smile.:)
Erich
June 23, 2009, 09:36 AM
Glad I don't live in a border state . . . oh, wait! Well, glad I'm a criminal defense attorney! :cool:
hoytinak
June 23, 2009, 06:12 PM
Glad I don't live in a border state . . . oh, wait! Well, glad I'm a criminal defense attorney!

Cool, if they show up at my door I'll send ya a PM. :D