Oh I hear that.
I always play the respect game in the beginning. Once the attitude/power trip surfaces. I play ball.
Got me out of Street racing and impound fee’s etc etc. Then, in the end The cops never showed in court for the charge of careless driving.
If you have ANYTHING in your car that can be considered a weapon in any way. Tell them as soon as they ask. This way it is not concealed yadda yadda. Keep the minimal amount of stuff in your car. They will always tear your shit up.
I surrendered a 5" knife when I was charged with Dangerous driving. I told them I was doing wiring on my ECM earlier in the day and left the knife in my car. (ECM was still layin on floor)
They grabbed it. Played the ZOMFG!!! illllligealalalaasssss game. I told them, take it. Never got charged for it.
You gotta analyze the situation over and over and over as it unfolds. Keep your mouth shut unless you have something legitimate to say.
It gets to a point sometimes…that I say bad fuckin shit. Even though its justified. lol