QUESTION
Does he have grounds to contest the search as illegal if officer said they were looking for an insurance card?
Asked on Apr 01st, 2015 on Criminal Law - Texas
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My friend was in a car accident. While he was in the ambulance, the responding officer searched his car, allegedly looking for an insurance card. During the search, the officer found a small quantity of meth, amounting to a third degree felony.
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If the car was going to be towed, then the officer could search it before it was towed because that is policy - to help protect against theft (and against allegations against the police that they stole.)? He needs to discuss this with his lawyer.
Answered on Apr 02nd, 2015 at 4:18 PM