Vehicle Search Probable Cause

Summary

In Alabama, police can request your license at any time. Prior arrests without convictions do not generally provide probable cause for a vehicle search. After an arrest, police may continue searching the vehicle if they believe it contains evidence related to the offense. Consult a legal professional for advice tailored to your situation.

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Can an officer pull up on you in a parking lot ask for license an come back an say i see you have priors that gives probable cause to search vehicle
Hello ****,
To provide accurate information, it would be helpful to know your location as laws can vary by state. Could you please provide it?
Alabama
Hello ****. In Alabama, the law states:
- Police can ask for your license at any time.
- Having a prior record alone does not generally give probable cause for a vehicle search.
A legal professional can provide more detailed advice based on your specific situation.
The "priors" he has not been convicted of
Hello ****. In Alabama:
- An officer can ask for your license at any time.
- Uncorroborated suspicion or past arrests without convictions do not provide probable cause for a vehicle search.
Please consult a legal professional for advice tailored to your situation.
Once someone is taken to jail cam they continue the search without them being there an say they found something else
Hello ****. In Alabama:
- Police may continue a vehicle search after arrest if they believe it contains evidence of the offense.
- Anything discovered must be directly related to the arrest.
Consult a legal professional for advice specific to your situation.
Thank you
You're welcome, ****! If you have any more questions, feel free to ask. Remember, it's important to consult with a legal professional for advice specific to your situation.