Legal Question in Traffic Law in California
Can a police officer search your car for drugs if you were driving erratically, although no alcohol could be smelled?
2) Can a police officer search the people in your car?
3) Are you charged with a crime if someone else in your car
possesses marijuana or other drugs?
Asked on 8/16/10, 3:34 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Stone
Law Offices of Michael B. Stone Toll Free 1-855-USE-MIKE
1. A police officer can always search your car if you give him permission, so say nothing to the officer and never consent to a search.
2. It depends.
3. You might be charged with a crime, but you might be able to beat the charges.
Answered on 8/21/10, 5:41 pm
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