KNOW YOUR RIGHTS \\ A FEW HELPFUL TIPS TO KEEP YOU SAFE.

SEARCH WARRANTS: DO NOT LET AN OFFICER INTO YOUR HOME WITHOUT A SEARCH WARRANT. CHECK THE ADDRESS, THE DATE (RELATIVELY RECENT), AND A JUDGE’S SIGNATURE.

If law enforcement knocks on your door, step outside and close the door behind you while you find out why they are there. Don’t leave the door wide open.

If they do enter your home, with or without a search warrant, say “I do not consent to a search.”

ATTENTION MEDICAL MARIJUANA PATIENTS

Many arrests for cannabis possession are due to traffic violations and noise complaints

Travel Safely: Do not smoke and drive. If you travel with cannabis, make sure your vehicle is up to code and your cannabis is sealed and concealed – preferably in your trunk.

Be Prepared: Carry all your paperwork and/or Patient ID Card along with your Valid Michigan ID at all times, but do not present it to law enforcement unless accuses of a marijuana-related crime.

Be Discreet: Try not to smoke where others can see you and never leave cannabis in plain view.


EXERCISE YOUR RIGHTS

There are 3 Levels of Police Interactions and safe ways to handle each encounter:

Casual Conversation: Ask if you are being detained. If not, walk away.

Detention: If you are being detained, ASK WHY! Make them cite the law – and REMEMBER WHAT THEY SAY.

Arrest: Say, “I choose to remain silent and I want to see a lawyer.” Remember to REMAIN SILENT!

DON’T CONSENT TO A SEARCH:

If the cops says: “Do you mind if I look in your purse, bag, home or car?”

You say: “I do not consent to a search.”

If the cops say: “Why not? Are you hiding something?”

You say: “I believe in my Constitutional right to privacy, and do not consent to a search.”