Vehicle Search Legalities Explained

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In California, officers need probable cause to search a vehicle; a suspended license and expired registration alone dont justify a search. Penal Code 4573 prohibits bringing controlled substances into jail. If you unknowingly carried drugs, it could affect your case. Consider consulting a local attorney for personalized legal advice.

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I was pulled over for a tail light that was broken I was asked for my license and registration and I was told my license was suspended and my registration was expired by 4years I was then asked to step out of the car and was patted down and put in back of patrol car then officers took my * passengers out and told me they will be searching my car because both license and registration where suspended and when the is the case they have the right to search my vehicle is this true?
Hi ****! In California, officers can search a vehicle without a warrant under certain circumstances, such as probable cause or if the car is impounded. However, a suspended license and expired registration alone do not automatically grant them the right to search the vehicle. Did they find anything during the search?
Yes they found tools which where classified as burglary tools only because I was detained once before and was accused of carrying burglary tools but that case never got picked up but when I was released I went to ask for my property And was give almost everything back. Another issue i encountered was when I was arrested was after arriving inside the station when I was being searched they found meth in my first jacket pocket when I was told I was being add charged for 4573p.c
Hi ****! Thanks for sharing the details. Here are some points regarding your situation:
- Vehicle Searches: Officers generally need probable cause to search your vehicle. A suspended license and expired registration alone may not justify a search.
- Penal Code *: This code makes it illegal to bring controlled substances into a jail or prison.
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I was wearing * jackets that night one mine and the other * belonged to friends I didn’t knowingly bring drugs into the jail and when I was asked if I have anything one me I then thru everything I had on the hood of the car
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