If the Police Pull Me Over for a Traffic Offense, Can They Search My Car and Arrest Me?
_When it comes to cars and their drivers, the police have a quite a
bit of latitude in what they can do. It is perfectly legal for them to
pull you over for a broken taillight — even if the real reason for
making the stop is because the police believe something else is going
on.
Once the police pull you over, they can search for and seize anything in plain view. If police have probable cause to believe you have been involved in criminal activity, including drunk driving, they can arrest you without a warrant. After you’ve been arrested, the police can conduct a full and legal search of your car and any belongings found in your car.
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