At a border patrol checkpoint (Not the actual border with Mexico) can an agent search your trunk without probable cause or a warrant?
2006-07-03 04:12:16 · 7 answers · asked by collegedebt 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
yes border agents have wide right to inspect car's that they have a reasonable believe have entered the country, if you live near a border this can happen
2006-07-03 04:16:35 · answer #1 · answered by goz1111 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes, They can search the vehicle or persons. It depends on the circumstances to which the agent feels compelled to do so. i.e. dog goes off next to your vehicle, suspicious behavior of driver or passenger, your car is the right number (i.e. every 10th vehicle). It is just like the police putting up a sobriety checkpoint. They can check any vehicle.
2006-07-03 04:19:27 · answer #2 · answered by mikis1967 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the Agent is within his jurisdictional allowances (4 Miles) he has the right to demand you provide your vehicle for inspection.
The probable cause is then the refusal of agreement to the immediate surrender, that is why a sherrif or state will also attend if possible.
2006-07-03 04:18:41 · answer #3 · answered by KnightZone 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-10 03:57:46 · answer #4 · answered by binford 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i don't think so not without consent, if he has a drug dog and the dog alerts on the car that gives him probable cause. but i am sure they fall under all the same laws as any other law enforcement officer.
2006-07-03 04:19:22 · answer #5 · answered by native 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe that your trunk can be searched at any point
2006-07-03 04:17:10 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes if he reasonsble doubt.
2006-07-10 02:05:13 · answer #7 · answered by chrltthnsn 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋