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Can Police Search My Car After an Arrest in Decatur, Georgia?

Posted by Marcia Shein
On April 9, 2025
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Search & Seizure, Unreasonable Search And Seizure, Warrantless Search

If you are arrested after a traffic stop in Decatur or other parts of Georgia, law enforcement officers are NOT automatically allowed to search your car. But, as a matter of practice, the police will have several lawful methods of searching the vehicle, particularly if the vehicle is impounded and towed. If the search uncovers […]

Probable Cause vs Reasonable Suspicion

Posted by Marcia Shein
On November 6, 2018
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Fourth Amendment/Unreasonable Search And Seizure, Probable Cause, reasonable suspicion, Unreasonable Search And Seizure

Understanding Probable Cause vs Reasonable Suspicion The Fourth Amendment protects us against unreasonable searches and seizures. To determine whether law enforcement has an adequate standard of proof to perform a search or seizure can be a particularly complicated question. To protect your rights, not only is it helpful to know how to respond to law […]