# Do you have to explain where you got a bunch of cash

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**Category:** Factual Questions\
**Created:** [January 13, 2024, 6:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-have-to-explain-where-you-got-a-bunch-of-cash/996033 "2024-01-13T06:52:42Z")\
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**Author:** ![Beckdawrek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/beckdawrek/32/3647_2.png) [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\
**Post date:** [January 13, 2024, 5:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-have-to-explain-where-you-got-a-bunch-of-cash/996033/24 "2024-01-13T17:26:44Z")

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I think if you say “No” to a car search you’ve in essence given them probable cause. And your car’s getting searched.  
You ask “Why?” you’ve given them probable cause. Your car is getting searched.  
You say “Sure” your car’s getting searched.

You can’t win if they wanna search your car.

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