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Is it legal to search a car in the state of georgia because it is unlocked?
Asked on Dec 17th, 2012 on Civil Rights - Georgia
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My truck was searched whiled parked off the side of the road in front of a friends house. When I came outside and asked what was going on, I was told that my car was suspiciously parked and that since my passenger door was unlocked it constituted an abandoned vehicle. Is this legal?
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I don't think so. In Colorado where I practice, it wouldn't be. If there were charges filed for anything, I believe you have grounds to file a motion questioning the validity of the search. If you want to file a lawsuit, I wouldn't want to prosecute it. No damages. DOC
Answered on Dec 18th, 2012 at 6:14 PM