SK>Yep, and being in plain view and having the look of something illegal
  >the cop would have probable cause to look at the stuff, and to search
  >the car, and to search the occupants, etc.
That negates your point Steve.  We were discussing probable cause to
make an arrest.  What appears to be illegal, upon examination or 
discussion with the suspect does not always end up to be illegal or
supportive of probable cause for an arrest.
CHARLES HUNTER
 * 1st 2.00 #9124 * Never do card tricks for the group you play poker with.
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