What is the test for a search of a vehicle pursuant to a warrant?

California, United States of America


The following excerpt is from Cleaver v. Superior Court, 155 Cal.Rptr. 559, 24 Cal.3d 297, 594 P.2d 984 (Cal. 1979):

It is axiomatic that the search of an automobile whether pursuant to a warrant or not must be supported by probable cause. [24 Cal.3d 308] (People v. Dumas (1973) 9 Cal.3d 871, 884, 109 Cal.Rptr. 304, 512 P.2d 1208;

Page 565

Other Questions


Does the search warrant for "any vehicles" provision in the first warrant for a search warrant apply to a vehicle search? (California, United States of America)
Under what circumstances will a search warrant be used to search a vehicle of a convicted drug dealer's vehicle in violation of the terms of search warrant? (California, United States of America)
If a search warrant authorizes a search, can the warrant authorizations to search the bag be added to the warrant? (California, United States of America)
Does the affidavit supporting a search warrant invalidate the search warrant for a home searched for a stolen gun after the original warrant was issued? (California, United States of America)
Is a search of a vehicle by a police officer who stops and searches the vehicle at the police station a search warrant? (California, United States of America)
Does the exclusionary rule apply when an officer acting with objective good faith has obtained a search warrant for the search warrant under the Golden Gate Drive search warrant? (California, United States of America)
When a traffic warden stops a vehicle for a search because of the smell of marijuana in the vehicle, can a search warrant be used to search for the drug? (California, United States of America)
If a search warrant was obtained during a search and seizure of a shotgun, would the search warrant be invalid as fruit of the poisonous tree? (California, United States of America)
When a motor vehicle is stolen, can the owner of the stolen vehicle ask for a warrant to search the vehicle's contents? (California, United States of America)
Is a search made under warrant valid if the search was conducted in accordance with the search warrant? (California, United States of America)
X



Alexi white


"The most advanced legal research software ever built."

Trusted by top litigators from across North America.