Legal Question in Criminal Law in Colorado
Can an officer immediately impound your car if you refuse a search?
Asked on 10/06/13, 7:26 am
2 Answers from Attorneys
Marc Milavitz
The Alternative Law Office of Marc Milavitz
No, but could if you are arrested, each department has an impound policy.
Answered on 10/06/13, 8:45 am
Clifton Black
Law Offices of Clifton Black
No. An officer has to have a reason to search. A search warrant, probable cause of criminal activity, search incident to arrest, a security search, consent to search. Likewise, the cop has to have reason to impound, similar to those above. But if a person is just pulled over for speeding, the officer would not have reason to search nor impound.
Answered on 10/06/13, 8:52 am
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