Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida
traffic violation and searches
If while driving one is pulled over by a local police department for a traffic violation, does the officer have the right to search the vehicle?
3 Answers from Attorneys
Re: traffic violation and searches
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Maybe. There are many factors which must be taken into consideration so it is hard to give a yes or no answer. It would depend if there was probable cause or a strong suspicion of the presence of an illegal substance.
Scott R. Jay, Esq.
Re: traffic violation and searches
It depends on so many factors- I couldnt possibly answer without more facts
Re: traffic violation and searches
Not without permission or probable cause to believe drugs or contraband is present in the car-like smelling marijuana smoke.
Scott H. Cupp
Law Office of Scott H. Cupp, LLC
400 Executive Center Drive, Suite 201
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
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