Vehicle Search Legalities Ohio

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In Ohio, an officer can conduct a search if they believe illegal activities are happening. However, the search must be justified. Fourth Amendment protects against unreasonable searches. If the search was unjustified, evidence might be suppressed. Consult a lawyer for further action.

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I got pulled over by a police man for not having a license plate on the vehicle I purchased the vehicle 2 days befor getting pulled over and I was in the process of Going to the license bureau to get tags for my new car And I do not have my license and this is the same cope that has pulled me over multiple times before. And during the pull over he decided to search my vehicle and found drug paraphernalia and i did not Give him permission to do the search.But he did it anyways
Hello ****, I understand your situation. Could you please tell me your location so I can provide more specific information? Also, was there a specific reason given for the search of your vehicle?
No reason at all the only thing was not having my License and not having a tage on the vehicle and I had all the information showing that I Purchase the vehicle two days prior of getting pulled over .
Hello ****, I understand your situation. However, I still need your location to provide accurate legal information. Could you please share where you were pulled over?
* xenia ohio
Hello ****. In Ohio, an officer can conduct a search if they believe illegal activities are happening. However, the search must be justified.
- Fourth Amendment protects against unreasonable searches.
- If the search was unjustified, evidence might be suppressed.
Consult a lawyer for further action.