> They might still search, but now their search is without probable cause _and_ your consent, which means even if they _do_ find drugs in your car, your lawyer

> They might still search, but now their search is without probable cause _and_ your consent, which means even if they _do_ find drugs in your car, your lawyer will be able to spring you easily. There's an old saying: "you may beat the rap, but you can't beat the ride." I'd just like to point out that the ability to recover quickly and easily after being wrongfully arrested is a privilege. If you are e.g. driving to a job that you can't afford to lose, it may be that avoiding a night in jail for a wrongful arrest is more important than your eventual principled triumph over the system. Especially given that neither is guaranteed. Maybe the cop decides you're not worth the trouble and lets you go. Maybe they plant drugs and lie that you did consent to a search, and a jury believes them. Maybe your overworked public defender advises you to just take a plea. There are no silver bullets here, and the most likely bad outcome is entirely situational.