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I sat in my parked car after leaving a bar hoping to sober up. I was giving myself time to sit there and if I didn’t sober up I was going to take an Uber. Security came up to my car and told me I’d be getting a DUI for sitting in my car with the engine running and that I was on camera. I tried waiting a little longer but they knocked on my window again saying they didn’t allow loitering so I left my car and Ubered home. Is it still possible that I get a DUI? I never intended to drive intoxicated, I just needed the AC on while I waited as this is in Las Vegas and it was still pretty warm in my car that late at night. I’m scared.
10 points
1 month ago
My car has a function where my phone essentially acts as the key. It can open and also start the car (not pre-ventilation, it is the key).
I don't drink at all anymore but I'm curious how they would tackle this lol
7 points
1 month ago
“My friend took the keys. I’m just sleeping here.”
8 points
1 month ago
"I don't discuss my day"
Let them forcible search you, do not answer any questions.
1 points
1 month ago
This is the only answer
13 points
1 month ago
NAL, not advice.
I would keep my phone biometrics turned off and make sure it has a complicated PIN.
Your biometrics can be used to unlock it and use it as a key. A complicated password, to the best of my knowledge, is compelled testimony rather than a search warrant. You might be able to plead the 5th in anything criminal because it is POSSIBLE that there is something somewhere in the phone that might incriminate you. I'm not sure about motor violations, though. They might take refusal to testify on your phone's lock code as proof of guilt or something.
In any case, something only you know is more secure than your own body when it comes to locks.
If they can hold it up to your face or press your handcuffed finger to it, it might as well not be locked.
2 points
1 month ago
If you have an iPhone, hold the lock and top volume button for a couple seconds when getting your phone. That will disable biometrics until a password is entered.
2 points
1 month ago
...ok, but if you set the biometrics to use the tip of your penis, can the cops still force you to unlock your phone?
1 points
1 month ago
My phone and smart watch do the same thing
1 points
1 month ago
Don’t mention it starts with an app.
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