I didn give the cops perimission to search my vehicle, but they did. Were my rights violated?
Not necessarily. If the police officer can prove substantial reason to suspect that your vehicle contained an illegal substance or evidence of a crime, then he or she is considered to have probable cause to search the entire passenger cabin, and in some cases, any containers or packages present in the front section of your automobile. When an arrest involving a vehicle is made, the law imposes a lesser expectation of privacy. A good DUI attorney will explore proper probable cause when trying or plea bargaining your case. Q10: If the officer doesn’t show up at my initial court date, will my DUI be dismissed? No. A DUI is not considered a traffic infraction; it is a misdemeanor crime. Incidentally, the arresting police officer’s presence in court is only required during the trial phase of your San Diego DUI case, not for your arraingnment ( initial court hearing ). Q11: Is it true that I should refuse a breath or blood alcohol test? No, in California you should never refuse to submit to
