Protecting Your Rights in a College Dorm

[@bharlan2002]

When I was in the dorm I had a lock on everything, it looked silly but I knew if anything happened the police would need to get a warrant to break that lock so I didn't really stress. Lock your shit up or they'll lock you up.

[@randomizer1666]

You're right, this is allowed. Anything that is in plain view they are allowed to see, and if it is potentially illegal it can give them probable cause to conduct a more thorough search.

[@TheIceman623]

Hmm that firedrill trick i got to say it was pretty good. looking at it from a tactical stand point that was pretty smart

[@Stentor7]

I'd like to know what kind of college has dorm rooms that large. Most of the dorms have rooms only large enough for two beds, two desks, two bookshelves, two closets, & not much else. That guy's got a bed, a couch, looks like a lot of room to walk around. Most of my dorm rooms were tiny by comparison.

[@XanthsAMV]

Some schools have a line in their rules that says the school can do whatever they want. At my school, there's a small line buried in there about "disrupting University activity" that can be used as a catchall if you manage to otherwise defend yourself with the school rules. As I understand it though, school actions still have to be in compliance with national and state law if you plan to challenge them in a court of law (not the school judiciary).

[@KowboyUSA]

Les Paul with a Marshall stack, the man has superb taste.

[@FlexYourRights]

For those asking, the "I don't consent to searches" shirt Scott's wearing will be available on our website soon. They're redesigned and better than ever.

[@joshuaherrington3380]

I am a resident on a military base, and I was wondering if you guys could make a video detailing the rights or lack thereof with the matter of being searched on any sort of military base. It would be really interesting for people who do put themselves at risk for searches and seizures to know what they can and can't do; I was told that almost all of your rights to searches and seizures are lost the moment that gate guard hands back your ID card. Could you confirm this in anyway? Id like to know.

[@kmg501]

I'm 50 (for what that is worth..) and I wanted to compliment this video commentary. There is a lot of very good advice here for young people to think about. I'd also like to caution young men in particular, the law is not balanced or fair (despite claims otherwise..). If you are male you already have a big strike against you in most contemporary western societies. Protect yourselves at all times against false accusations... -

[@ifried91]

Woahh thats illegal to pull a fire alarm in a non emergency situation unless stated its a fire drill

[@2011grayj1]

I am a commuter to the college I attend. When the public safety department walks around issuing tickets on campus parking lot they lean on the cars and look in the windows, even the back end of vehicles. Isn't that considered an illegal search, I mean there's no reason to look in a vehicles, the driver/owner is not present, and obviously no consent was given. If this is illegal, what do I do to inform others?

[@2011grayj1]

There was a previous comment to the one I said asking for someone else's credentials. I ask about commuter cars and them being searched, without owner consent. Sorry for the confusion.

[@mericanbadaz1483]

PLEASE AWNSER FLEX.....Can the police enter your dorm room if they "think they smell marijuana" coming from your room and you do not give consent ? This particular college states in the student code of conduct that no one may enter your room with out legitamate probable cause but they can if they suspect an imediate life, property, saftey, or health hazard. This "smell of marijuana" could have been coming from anywhere it is a college dormatory

[@Stentor7]

I know that, but I think they're using someone else's room, but you have to admit that it's very large for a dorm room, because of the presence of the couch along one wall, something that would have been impossible in any of the dorm rooms I had at UC Berkeley.

[@Birdsofparadiselost]

If a police officer approaches you in a private residence like someone's home, are you legally required to be breathalyzed if he/she asks you to do so? Can you refuse the test if have not been driving(which nullifies your right to refuse by my understanding)?

[@OfficerZee411]

Maybe it's different in other states, but, in the state of Florida, we only breathalyze you once we bring you to the station. If we suspect you of being under the influence of drugs or alcohol, we must first see you behind the wheel of your vehicle or riding your bicycle. We don't breathalyze people in their homes.

[@fitforlife95]

I was not charged by the police but the smell was present from hours ago. And now I have to deal with student conduct this week, but they could not find anything to prove there was weed in my dorm......help?

[@RSskeens10]

We don't have "Dorms" in the UK nonetheless the skills are transferable

[@jacobshaw1102]

Where did u get that shirt. I kind of really want one😂

[@idahohunter45]

Thanks man

[@jobes81]

I know when I was at Ft Bragg we had no rights, but I lived in the barracks.

[@CreateBetter]

i didnt think so, thanks!

[@TheTheeggmann]

Dude you have a killer axe and set up going on there.

[@JJWiemer1]

I love you man and thanks for the information! Nice guitar btw

[@MyriadCharm]

I say go to Walmart, get a $20 trunk and a lock from the dollar store and put everything illegal in there. layer the bottom with some potpourri too to mask any lingering sent. Also, cover your closet using a tension rod and some blinds. At my school, RAs can't open it or ask for it to be opened during a standard room check and police don't go in their either. I had a friend who popped open a square in his ceiling and hid his liq up there.

[@skaterdude1553]

another awesome video!

[@MrGarcia867]

I am a resident dean at a College. His video was actually very accurate and credible.

[@2011grayj1]

He used past tense verbs, meaning he had attended college. Odds are he doesn't anymore.

[@teddytwoguns2846]

my roommate is on probation what areas are they allowed to search

[@alanking7033]

cant wait

[@praisejesus9211]

wow. very thought out tips man. that fire drill technique is a tricky one, those bastards

[@MarcBrewer]

One can always accidentally block the door with some object.

[@CreateBetter]

Are you legally required to produce ID to police upon request?

[@StonedAKhana]

not if you are suspected of a crime

[@nmabbene]

how high does he get before he does this video?

[@boojwahz]

he doesnt seem high at all to me. If he was high, then he can hold it together surprisingly well.

[@DrDanks218]

If your driveing yes, if your just walking down the street, no.

[@SosoA2015]

i got kicked out of my dorm twice. wish I would of know this before

[@TheSittingArchitect]

nope, not unless you're driving.

[@tylerabbott]

I already got kicked out of my dorm... damn

[@budjones7292]

it's not like this at senior dorm at mit

[@2011grayj1]

Not trying to be rude, but what are your credentials to give this answer? I'd just prefer someone who has the accreditation to provide an answer.

[@thehentailord6708]

How do you defend against a rape allegation .

[@hagiwhat]

no left channel ?

[@budjones7292]

gibson with amp in wall

[@YoCC270]

lol that made me laugh aha

[@TimCordovaInc]

let's go get to the point man we are busy people

[@temp9747]

smoking so much is messing you eve up (I'm 100 percent sure if your muscle function is getting that bad if is affecting your brain.)

[@5avan10]

You forgot one important rule: don't be an obnoxious jackass. Most of the people I have seen get busted were partying it up late at night making a ton of noise. When neighbors who were trying to study or sleep complained about the noise, they were told to piss off. This is not a good way to avoid getting the authorities up in your business.

[@Theskybluelake]

Just get a cheap apartment off campus.

[@DrDanks218]

Im buying a few lol.

[@guitargodsx411]

that is a very sexy gibson

[@InFDie93]

is it just me or does this guy look like andy serkis :P

[@unfortunatengagement]

get google chrome. get adblock

[@sinthalis]

That's not true. The only reason they get away with it is because no one challenges them on it. When they are challenged in a court of law, they lose.

[@ya4550]

hey dude calm down shouldn't weed make you calmer

[@shabott45]

You are taught to argue the system......when you can just denounce it. You are a corporate fiction....a slave.

[@budjones7292]

[@chrlpolk]

The video seemed nice, but thee damn ads on the side just ruin the viewing. I stopped watching after 2 minutes, sorry. KZbin has made the experience unpleasurable.

[@GaryDGuitar]

Open your eyes, hippy

[@articcircleado]

f tha po po

[@royalhealthdan]

You can't spell "driving" and don't know the difference between "your" and "you're"? Please get a proper education.

[@DJHuudaFMI]

Just stay homeless.

[@teddytwoguns2846]

my roommate is on probation what areas are they allowed to search