n Arizona v. Gant (2009), how did SCOTUS refine the parameters of a search incident to arrest
Question:
n Arizona v. Gant (2009), how did SCOTUS refine the parameters of a search incident to arrest during a lawful traffic stop?
SCOTUS ruled that, because the police had come to rely on a broad interpretation of Belton in order to do its job, the ruling should remain the standard.
SCOTUS ruled that any search of a vehicle without a warrant is unreasonable, regardless of whether the suspect is under arrest or not.
SCOTUS expanded the powers of the police to search a vehicle without a warrant, regardless of circumstances or location of arrestee at the time of the search.
SCOTUS narrowed the interpretation of Belton, allowing police to search a vehicle incident to a recent occupant's arrest only if the arrestee is within reaching distance of the passenger compartment at the time of the search or if the vehicle is thought to contain evidence of the arrest.