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Car Searches of Passengers

Stephen McSpadden and Ronald Weich spoke about the Supreme Court decision that allows a police officer to search a passengers belongings. Th… read more

Stephen McSpadden and Ronald Weich spoke about the Supreme Court decision that allows a police officer to search a passengers belongings. The Supreme Court has authorized searches of automobiles without a warrant as long as the police have probable cause that incriminating evidence will be found within the automobile. They discussed how expanding police powers in car searches may be an encroachment on Fourth Amendment protections. They responded to audience telephone calls, faxes, and electronic mail. close

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Program ID:
122332-1
Category:
Call-In
Format:
Roundtable
Location:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:
Apr 07, 1999 | 7:48am EDT | C-SPAN 1
Last Aired:
Apr 07, 1999 | 12:23pm EDT | C-SPAN 1

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  • Apr 07, 1999 | 7:48am EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • Apr 07, 1999 | 10:48am EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Apr 07, 1999 | 12:23pm EDT | C-SPAN 1
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