what is the law about searching a car in vegas if you tell them no what do they need to do it?

Question

what probable cause do they need what are exigent circumstances

Answer 1

Ok, there are five reasons a cop can search your vehicle:
1. you give permission - all parts can be searched
2. they see something illegal (plain view search) - all parts can be searched
3. you are arrested - driver's area can be searched (passenger compartment and open containers)
4. inventory search - all parts can be searched
5. they have a warrant - all parts can searched

Exigent circumstances wouldn't generally apply to vehicles, it usually applies to houses and businesses.

Answer 2

The law is this: Under the automobile exception to the search warrant requirement, all parts of the vehicle may be searched without a warrant.

Searches are covered here: Amendment IV: The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.

Automobiles don't fit that criteria.

Even it they did, there are a multitude of probable causes to search, suspicion that a felony has been committed, the smell of marijuana, contraband in plain sight, and the doctrine of "reasonable belief."

Answer 3

Base on suspicion.

Of possession of drugs (applicable for some only), arms & explosives, stolen property, or any evidence of an seizable offence.

By saying no, you give a reason to arouse suspicion. They can conduct a search without your approval. And you can be arrested by them if you try to stop them.

I think it is better to be co-operative and get out of all unnecessary trouble as soon as possible.

Answer 4

Would need to know why you were pulled over first.

Answer 5

quit doing illegal things and you won't have to worry about it