Legal Question in Traffic Law in Maryland

Searching my car

I was pulled over for running from the cops. The officer searched my car without my consent. Is it legal for the officer to search my car without my concent in this situation?


Asked on 2/06/05, 12:40 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
G. Joseph Holthaus III Law Offices of G. Joseph Holthaus

Re: Searching my car

Yes it is legal for an officer to search your car without a warrant where the officer has an articulable suspicion of a crime having been committed. This has been decided by the Supreme Court and essentially the officer must have a suspicion that can be articulated after the fact in regard to what he/she thought at the time of the search. Numerous reasons exist to support this judicial decision.

Other legal decisons may affect the outcome. Contact an attorney for a complete evaluation of your issue.

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Answered on 2/06/05, 2:52 pm


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