Legal Question in Constitutional Law in Illinois

The legality of a police officer�s search of a container in a motor vehicle and the admissibility of anything found inside the container, here luggage will depend on other information not in your question. How did the officer come to be at the point of the search? Is this based on a traffic stop? Is this part of an inventory search following the impounding and towing of the vehicle? What probable cause did the police already have when they began the search? Criminal procedure surrounding the rights of people to be free from intrusion into their lives by the government and police and the police�s ability to search and seize persons and things is complex. You should consult an attorney experienced in criminal defense law with whom you can discuss privately the specific details that led to the police intervention for specific advice about your situation.