George looked cautiously around the dark alley before opening the trunk
to his vehicle. "Are you a cop? Are you associated with any type of law
enforcement in the United States?" He made sure the bar's back door video
was pointed directly at him and his would-be customer.

His solemn faced customer shook his head, "No, I'm just a citizen in bad
need." He kept fingering the lapel of his sports jacket, a clear sign he was
nervous. It was obvious he was afraid of going to jail.

George had learned to ask. He knew law enforcement officials were
allowed by law to lie to a suspect, but, by law, when he asked the direct
question, they were required to answer truthfully; otherwise, the bust
would not be valid. Either way, George would be back out on the street
before the cop made it back to his beat. George had one of the best
lawyers money could buy, and George was one of his best customers.