The issues in Vehicle Searches center on when and how to search a vehicle during a traffic stop. Which basic legal concepts are important for a patrol officer to keep in mind when stopping a vehicle for a traffic offense? How might these change depending on the circumstances? When can a vehicle be searched without a warrant? Provide an example in which the answer may not be clear cut. For example, what if passengers had been involved in this scenario? Integrate a Christian worldview perspective to support your discussion.
CJUS 420
Discussion Assignment Instructions
You will complete 7 Discussions in this course. You will post one thread of at least 250 words by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Thursday of the assigned Module: Week. You must then post two replies of at least 100 words by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Monday of the assigned Module: Week. For Module 8: Week 8, your replies must be submitted by no later than 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Friday. For each thread, you must support your assertions with at least two scholarly citations in APA format. Each reply must incorporate at least two scholarly citation(s) in APA format. Acceptable sources include the textbook, peer-reviewed journal articles, government sources/websites, and professional association websites.