Legal Question in Civil Rights Law in Utah
Illegal Search and Seizure
What can I do if I was searched and gave permission to be searched but I did not give permission for my car to be searched, and they searched my car?
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Illegal Search and Seizure
It depends on whether the police took any action as a result of the search. If you were arrested or had property impounded, then you might have a case to get the results of the search thrown out. However, if the police did nothing, then you have not suffered any damages, other than a general violation of your rights of privacy. You could file a lawsuit, but since you did not suffer any actual damages, it is unlikely that the lawsuit would be worth much, if anything.
Re: Illegal Search and Seizure
This is a fact intensive question that would require an interview to answer. My guess is that the police are claiming that your permission to search was general, and not restricted to your person. YOu probably need to consult a lawyer on this issue.
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