Jeff. State
Banned
Hypothetical scenario question for anyone who knows the law regarding vehicle searches and what can be charged.
Someone is pulled over for speeding in California. Officer says he wants a K9 to sniff the outside of the car after driver declines an officers request to search. K9 "alerts" to drugs, officers search car find ZERO drugs but find improperly secured (locked in case) and loaded handgun in vehicle.
Question is, when a search is initiated for "drugs" is anything else fair game? If I'm not mistaken, search warrants must specifically state what is being searched for.
Someone is pulled over for speeding in California. Officer says he wants a K9 to sniff the outside of the car after driver declines an officers request to search. K9 "alerts" to drugs, officers search car find ZERO drugs but find improperly secured (locked in case) and loaded handgun in vehicle.
Question is, when a search is initiated for "drugs" is anything else fair game? If I'm not mistaken, search warrants must specifically state what is being searched for.