Police don't want you to know the "primary offense" loophole
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Police don't want you to know the "primary offense" loophole
Police cruisers | sfe-co2 via iStockPhotoEver get pulled over for a busted taillight and suddenly the cop’s poking around for weed? You might’ve just fallen for the “primary offense” loophole. Police officers know that in many states they can’t legally stop you for certain minor things—like a seatbelt or a dead headlight. But they sometimes do it anyway, hoping you won’t fight back. When there’s no primary offense, the stop is illegal Here’s the…
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