1. Do you agree that police should be able to search the personal belongings of vehicle occupants as part of a valid search under the automobile exception? Why or why not?

2-does the limitation that the container, or belonging, be able to hold the object of the search serve as a sufficient constraint on discretion by police officers in this area? if officers had probable cause to believe a vehicle contained illegal aliens, would they be able to search the personal belongings of vehicle occupants?

3-what about probable cause to believe a vehicle contained illegal weapons?

4-would your answer to this last question depend on the size of the weapon or the nature of the occupant’s belongings? Explain.

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Criminal Procedure for the Criminal Justice Professional This is a subject that is open for discussion and primarily based on opinion Primarily I feel that the police should not search the personal be... View the full answer