Now that I think of it, can he legally make me open my trunk? He did`nt stop me for any violations. He was just told by other park-goers that I had a duck in my trunk. (and he heard the quacking)
I'm not an attorney, but I dated a girl who was married to one. Plus I've seen numerous episodes of Law and Order, so I feel reasonably qualified to answer your question.
Legally, it depends on whether he was bigger than you or not.
My advice is to deny everything. Then ignore it. Eventually it will all go away. That's how I deal with all my problems really, and its always worked for me.
cute story
your lil girl didnt see you get arrested did she? if so that sucks.
too bad they slapped you with the fine at least it wasnt the max they could have given you, at least you know not to stick ducks in the trunk anymore