this is unrelated but the arizona dps has put up a page about hitchiking- which while not illegal in AZ DOES mention some things that COULD happen (besides violence) that could inconvenience your journey-the AZDPS
points out (and some of this has happened to rob)
the possibility of the car being stolen and you being supect #2 if the driver doesn't tell the truth about picking you up- these things DO work out in court but it could take 5-6 months -
drugs that aren't yours in the car-
generally when drugs are suspected in an auto and you are in an auto and you KNOW you are clean *ASK* the searching officer to separate your belongings from the rest of the auto and request a separate interview,
(uniformed detectives especially appreciate that detail being noticed)
also helpful: address the cop by rank: officer,deputy, trooper, corporal, sergeant, detective,lieutenat, captain, (sir)- this tips the cop off that you have your wits about you and aren't insane or not sober..
(constable in canada) use SIR when confronted by asst chiefs, chiefs or full sheriffs
or use the rank once and sir or ma'm for the rest of the conversation
it's been my experience that most car thieves belive it or not tell the truth about picking you up, and most dealers (except speed dealers) won't try to finger you as part of their business (but being able to tell the officer EXACTLY where you got in the car helps)
along with segregation of possessions...
note to police who may be reading this:
i don't mind the search (if it's JUSTIFIED) but if you're gonna tear my things apart couldja at least put it back together?
secondly to the cops if i had a gun i woulda sold it for trainfare by now! (or i'd be wearing it as a VISIBLE sidearm- as is my right in 75% of the states)since i'm a CITIZEN W/OUT A FELONY...
when the azdps link is up and running again i'll send the URL...
we apolgize for the inconvenience;
the answer is 42
and 'travel is NOT a crime'
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