Can a cop open your passenger side door as soon as he walks up to your car on a traffic stop

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   Benjamin Lieberman

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   Answered May 22, 2012 18:50. The short answer is a resounding NO.

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   Richard Southard

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   Answered May 22, 2012 19:46. He shouldn't but of course this will come down to your word against his.
   
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   Christopher Pelli

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   Answered May 22, 2012 20:38. No, he can't do that. But that's the short answer. The long answer is VERY long (in fact, the complete answer to your question has not yet been completed).

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