Unlawful Search of a Car Trunk?
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I was recently driving my Subaru WRX, and in my haste while driving I attempted to pass a car that was in front driving to slow on a two way street (1 lane in each going each way) in a 55mph zone. In my haste I ended up having to drive off to the side of the road to avoid getting hit by an oncoming car. In this action I took out a no parking sign with my drives side front bumper.
Needless to say Minnesota Rosemount Sheriff Police officer showed up at the seen of my accident. He asked me to describe how the accident took place. Giving him a detailed description of the event (Needless to say I was nervous and greatly upset because of my poor decision). After hearing my story he asked me if I was on crystal meth?! Which I wasn’t and have never done it.
After asking me if I was on meth the sheriff asked if he could search my car, in which I responded no, due to the fact that I didn’t think he had a probable cause too. To which he responded I am going to any way. He searched the cab and main compartments of my car (which was spotless and free of any pot droppings or crumbs that may have been around).
After the search of my main interior the sheriff popped the trunk of my car, which was locked and from my understand you need a warrant or probable cause to do so. After the search he recovered jar of gonja filled with around one ounce and scale. Which I said was all for personal use.
The actual offense I received on the ticket is as follows:
Drug Possess Marijuana in a motor vehicle; Driver or Owner (152-027-3) – State ordinance code. (I am a resident of MN)
My main question being, did the sheriff have probable cause or even able to search my trunk without a warrant? Did the accident give him probable cause? Any thoughts???
Best answer:
Answer by Mr. Goodhi
He had no right to search the trunk.
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