Generally yes, but just like anything else, ie having good cops and bad cops...people are people. 99% of my contact w/ccw holders is good, but one went downtown because of a host of issues, including carrying concealed while intoxicated...
you can do a Terry frisk of a vehicle just like you can a person, but you have to be able to articulate your justification for the frisk. You don't have to articulate it to the person your frisking, but maybe in court, to IA, etc....would a terry frisk of the vehicle apply here?? don't know, wasn't there, and not about to speculate.
If you want to fight it..then fight it. Be prepared to follow the rules of the courtroom regarding procedure. I've seen plenty of folks with good intentions try to represent themselves and it did not go well. It can..but be prepared. If you dont' want to mess with that I'd ask the DA for a pjc.
good luck....
