if i have a small safe in the car and im a convicted felon and they want to search my car?(the safe is locked)
2007-07-05 12:02:38 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
what if they dont have probable cause and they just pull me over just to mess with me( i drive a nice car and it has happened before) I know if they smelled marijuana or something they would bring the dogs out to sniff it and then pry it open somehow... but what if i had...lets say... a small pistol in it and they just pulled me over to search my vehicle?
2007-07-05 12:12:25 · update #1
im on probation, did some dumb stuff when i was young but im changed but i still feel the need for protection. and they can search my vehicle without probable cause because im a felon.
2007-07-05 12:21:42 · update #2
I know they can search it if they wanted to but how would they get it open? I wouldnt open it and it is built into the dash so in order to open it they would probably have to impound it but they couldnt do all of that if they dont have probable cause right?
2007-07-05 12:29:08 · update #3
You could either agree to open it, or a warrant could be obtained.
2007-07-05 12:48:51 · answer #1 · answered by CGIV76 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The police cannot search your car without probable cause or an exigent circumstance. These circumstances can include as little as dealing with a subject with a record in an area known for crime, or at a time of day known for crime. Beyond that, anything can happen. If the officer decides he wants to search your car in the first place, you have to refuse. If you don't, this is seen as giving him permission and he needs nothing else.
If an officer decides to detain a subject driving a vehicle for any offense at all, he has a right to perform what is called an "inventory search." He can search any area in the car used for possible storage.
If you were pulled over for a minor traffic violation and the officer demands to search your car, simply refuse. If he persists, he is overstepping his boundaries and you should call a lawyer.
As an officer myself, I'm no big fan of lawyers. But I don't like to see anyone's rights be ignored.
2007-07-06 00:32:29 · answer #2 · answered by cruiser007 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OK- I'm only saying...
Suppose that you're a felon, currently free and clear...
Suppose that the cops sometimes stop you for no reason...
Suppose you have a locked safe in your car...
the cops will open the safe one way or another if probable cause is found- being on parole may weaken your right to privacy.
If you feel the need to carry- there are procedures to follow which ''may'' get your right to carry back; I believe that you must be off probation first...check with your P.O.
2007-07-06 11:24:22 · answer #3 · answered by sirbobby98121 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are pulled over in a routine traffic stop, ie. speeding. Then they need to have probable cause. If you smell or look like your on drugs or are nervous like your going to pull a gun out then they have probable cause to search you and your vehicle. If you have outstanding warrants than yes. But if you arent doing anything wrong or suspicious you should be issued a citation/ticket and sent on your way. Just because you are a convicted felon doesnt mean all your rights will be violated everytime you get pulled over. Just remain cool, calm and collective. You'll be ok.
2007-07-05 19:14:54 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
It doesn't matter how you feel about protection you are a convicted felon you cannot I repeat cannot have a firearm in your possession. EVER. That is the law. For you having a pistol would be the same as me having marajuana. You should know this if not then I am glad you asked. If you really are a changed man then obey all of the rules or go back to prison.
2007-07-05 19:49:11 · answer #5 · answered by quickgun 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
2 questions...
1.Are you still on parole? If yes then they can without warrant or consent. It is the terms of your release.
2. Why are you worried about it, If you are an upstanding citizen now, no worries...right?
Another point, If An officer of the law deems probable causation, it is going to be looked at.
If they are suspicious, your car can be towed and a pre-impound "inventory" will turn up anything. So why don't you just play by the rules like everyone else, And quit looking for a way to get over.
2007-07-05 19:17:28 · answer #6 · answered by Linderfan 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the nature of the stop.
For a routine traffic violation, no.
For report of someone with a gun or similar, yeah, as long as the probable cause exists.
If you are a convicted felon on probation or parole, those rights go pretty much out the window and anything you have is subject to search.
2007-07-05 19:12:24 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
In most, if not all, states one of the conditions of parole/probation is random searches, as long as they don't reach the point of harassment. Concealing something and not opening it for a search would be reasonable cause for them to impound the car and open it however they need to.
2007-07-06 00:01:04 · answer #8 · answered by Gray Wanderer 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They can with a search warrant, or probable cause and if your already a felon everything you do can be used as probable cause.
So I guess the answer is yes they can if they choose to!
2007-07-05 19:13:41 · answer #9 · answered by unknown friend 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Likely, yes. Usually if you're a convicted felon, and you have a search clause in your probation, anything in the car is fair game.
2007-07-05 19:11:33 · answer #10 · answered by phirephoto 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
If it is a small safe for a gun, then you are a felon in possession of a firearm outside of your house. You are going to jail and yes the police will find it.
It sounds like you are trying to find a loop hole in the system so you can carry your gun in your car.
2007-07-05 19:09:47 · answer #11 · answered by jreesetwu14 1 · 4⤊ 0⤋