What is the test for probable cause in a vehicle search?

California, United States of America


The following excerpt is from Marriage of Vryonis, In re, 202 Cal.App.3d 712, 248 Cal.Rptr. 807 (Cal. App. 1988):

In discussing the question of probable cause, People v. Ruggles (1985) 39 Cal.3d 1, 9, 216 Cal.Rptr. 88, 702 P.2d 170, stated: "The probable cause determination that will validate a warrantless search of defendant's vehicle must be based on objective facts that could justify the issuance of a warrant by a magistrate and not merely the subjective good faith of the police officers."

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