Question

A police officer responds to an armed robbery and sees the suspect wearing a ski mask and carrying a gun get into a car. The police officer pursues the suspect and there is a car chase. Eventually the suspect stops and surrenders to police. After the suspect is arrested, handcuffed, and put into the back seat of a patrol car, the suspect vehicle is searched. Subsequently, a ski mask, a 9mm handgun, and $41,302 cash is recovered by the officer. Based on the Gant decision, what is the likely disposition of the physical evidence that was recovered by the officer?

Answer 1

the vehicle might carry evidence

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Answer 2

The evidence is likely to be admitted because it is reasonable to believe the vehicle contained evidence of the arrest

According to Grant decision, Police could only make a direct arrest if the suspect has a continuing threat to their safety posed by an arrestee,

Whenever police respond to a request to go into the crime scene, the department would provide them with a general description of the situation (such as the description of possible perpetrators or how dangerous the situation is)

The handgun possessed by the robbers in this situation is considered as something that has a continuing threat to their safety. Therefore, the physical evidence recovered would most likely be admitted.