can i minor give consent to the search of a vehicle he is driving if it is actually owned and registered to his parents?
2006-11-24 17:43:58 · 11 answers · asked by iwannariot08 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
The officers will not need his consent. If they believe there is a reason, they will search the vehicle to make sure there is nothing in it that imposes the danger to the minor. (In the US, the "minor" is anyone who is under the age of 18).
2006-11-24 18:02:14 · answer #1 · answered by OC 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely. Consent to search a vehicle can be given by any party who the officer reasonably believes has control over the vehicle. In most cases it is the driver who has control and from whom the consent should be sought. If the owner of the vehicle is present, but not the driver, I would personally still seek consent from the driver as they are legally the person in charge of the vehicle. The fact that the driver is a minor does not invalidate the consent.
2006-11-25 02:10:37 · answer #2 · answered by James P 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
When it comes to driving a vehicle, the person driving can give consent no matter the age. If the age is too young to even be driving then the officer does not even need consent.
2006-11-26 02:32:21 · answer #3 · answered by Texas Tiger 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Police dont need consent to search a car, if they suspect something in the car they have the powers to search the car and any one in the car.
2006-11-25 03:05:26 · answer #4 · answered by N. Andrews 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
minors are not supposed to drive vehicles as driving requires a valid driving licnece which has prescribed certain rules and regulations to follow and speciy the minimum age limit to get a licence. so it is an offence. any object whether moving or static will be subject to search by the law enforcing authorites and in case of any misdeeds the owners can be halued to undergo judicial process.
2006-11-25 02:00:57 · answer #5 · answered by hari prasad 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Depends on the State Statutes and the circumstances of the stop. Prudence and/or Judgment dictates Police Process's.
2006-11-27 19:29:02 · answer #6 · answered by west.herb@yahoo.com 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no. because he/she is a MINOR, they are not legally responsible under the law. the parents are. so, be respectful of the authorities or you'll get arrested and allow the vehicle search and if you're concerned about vehicle searches, behave yourself in the vehicle!
2006-11-25 01:53:25 · answer #7 · answered by blkrose65 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
yes, the person in control of the vechile at the time.
2006-11-25 05:46:31 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
fr_Chuck is correct
2006-11-25 11:22:42 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
... sigh ..... YEP. Sux to be you.
2006-11-25 01:47:12 · answer #10 · answered by lishaginn2004 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋