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Probable Cause Search of Vehicle
• Using five sense identify the facts and circumstances based on your
observation or information that you have received that leads you to
believe that the vehicle contains evidence and/or contraband.
• Scope of Search only limited by:
– Information i.e. Confidential Informant provides specific location
in vehicle where item is hidden.
– Size of Item i.e. large item may cut against a search of center
console.
– Finding of item where the finding would not support a belief that
additional items would be in vehicle.
• As with any search, the manner of the search must also be
reasonable.
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