Question

Is the search of a vehicle, with the driver’s consent valid?

Is the use of the dog to sniff the detained vehicle valid? Why or why not? What Supreme Court case can you find that deals with this (in particular with roadblocks) and what was their decision?


If drivers are detained for usually only five minutes, what does the Supreme Court say about this? What if the detention is longer – say 20 minutes? What does the Supreme Court say about that?

Answer 1

Yes, the search of the vehicle is valid

Step-by-step explanation:

The search of a car is not like a house you do not have to have a search warrant to search. For example it is a appropriate time like when you get pulled over.

The detention period wouldn't be 20 Min long unless the situation is escalating and the officers need backup.