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Something that puzzles me when consent is requested to search. I've read on a police department's online manuel (I don't recall the department, maybe in New Mexico) that consent can only be given of the person is free to leave. Any truth to that in Louisiana or the NOPD?
Ummm, departmental policies are all a little different. Some attempt to be more restruicvtive than case law in order to give officers a buffer. A consensual search, like a consensual statement, can be stopped at anytime. You are not necessarily free to leave while vehicle is being searched. you may be under arrest, or you may be "detained". Very grey area there with a lot of variables.