Legal Question in Traffic Law in Iowa

Vehicle searches

I am wanting to know when police can search my vehicle and when they cant. As well as how long can they hold me until a K-9 can get to my car?


Asked on 8/05/07, 5:40 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Robert Luedeman solo practitioner

Re: Vehicle searches

They can search your car when they have probable cause to do so. In addition anything in plain sight is fair game. They can bring the dog at any time if there's probable cause to detain you.

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Answered on 8/05/07, 8:24 am


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