Question

A police officer stops Tim's car for a traffic offense. The officer shines a flashlight into the passenger compartment of Tim's car and sees evidence of drug paraphernalia. Which statement is correct?(A) The officer may search the passenger compartment of the car without Tim's consent: however, she may not search the trunk of the car without his consent or without a search warrant.(B) The officer may search the passenger compartment of the car and any place else in the car, including the trunk, without Tim's consent.(C) The officer may not search the passenger compartment of the car without Tim's consent or a search warrant.(D) Under the circumstances, the officer can write Tim a traffic citation but cannot search the vehicle.

Answer 1

Answer:(A) The officer may search the passenger compartment of the car without Tim's consent: however, she may not search the trunk of the car without his consent or without a search warrant.