Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Ninth Circuit -- ALASKA SURVIVAL V. STB

Indirect route from a location known for drug transactions wasn't sufficient probable cause for a search of he car under automobile exception.

There must be a safety risk to impound a vehicle under community caretaking function.

Dissent -

Police have discretion on when to remove a car from the road under community caretaking.

ALASKA SURVIVAL V. STB
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