Texasgrillchef
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A question for one of the lawyers here...
First off I do realize that probable cause searches and their legality will vary from state to state as well as federally, however SCOTUS has on more then one occasion given guideline for Leo’s and prosecutors as well as judges to follow. With all that being said...
Would any sticker/decals on a vehicle that are otherwise legal sticker/decals to have on a vehicle, where also of course the stickers and decals are legally placed on the vehicle not to violate any of the states traffic laws, or obscenity laws, or any other local, state or federal law, be an adequate reason for a Leo to legally search your vehicle. In which of course you did not give legal consent to a search.
Example.... NRA decal, or Gun Range Parking Permit decal, or a “come and take it” decal, or a “we will not comply” decal.... or any other sticker or decal that shows you are pro-gun or that you may even be a gun owner. Does having one of these items on your vehicle be legally sufficient for probable cause in and of itself only, exclusive of any other possible reason, to search your vehicle? Where of course you never gave legal consent to search.
First off I do realize that probable cause searches and their legality will vary from state to state as well as federally, however SCOTUS has on more then one occasion given guideline for Leo’s and prosecutors as well as judges to follow. With all that being said...
Would any sticker/decals on a vehicle that are otherwise legal sticker/decals to have on a vehicle, where also of course the stickers and decals are legally placed on the vehicle not to violate any of the states traffic laws, or obscenity laws, or any other local, state or federal law, be an adequate reason for a Leo to legally search your vehicle. In which of course you did not give legal consent to a search.
Example.... NRA decal, or Gun Range Parking Permit decal, or a “come and take it” decal, or a “we will not comply” decal.... or any other sticker or decal that shows you are pro-gun or that you may even be a gun owner. Does having one of these items on your vehicle be legally sufficient for probable cause in and of itself only, exclusive of any other possible reason, to search your vehicle? Where of course you never gave legal consent to search.