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Does A Police Officer Have The Right To Search My Car For Drugs In New York?

In general, police violate your constitutional rights if they search your car without a valid reason or your … Show More permission. The Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects against unlawful search and seizure, including to your vehicle.Police first have to suspect that you have committed a crime – such as a traffic violation – to make a traffic stop. But speeding or running a red light does not give them the right to search your car. They may ask for your permission, but the answer should be “no.”Vehicle Searches Can Occur Under Certain CircumstancesWhile the Fourth Amendment provides strong protections against illegal searches, courts typically give police more leeway to …Read More »

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