Legal Question in Traffic Law in Iowa
If you are pulled over for a traffic violation are the cops automatically allowed to search the car and passengers?
Asked on 8/20/09, 3:42 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert Luedeman
solo practitioner
No, unless the police officer has probable cause to search your vehicle. That can be supplied by any number of things. They can also pat down the passengers for weapons. Did they find some contraband?
Answered on 8/20/09, 4:35 pm
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