couriouser
Junior Member
What is the name of your state? New Hamshire
I was pulled over for a speeding violation with one other male passenger (by a state trooper). I was issued a ticket and it was found that my license was expired. I am 23, my passenger was 18. The cop said that he would allow my passenger to drive but wanted to search the car to make sure there was no alcohol. I consented. I apparently was having an exceptionally brainless day. The cop immediately went for the backpacks/duffle bags in the car. He did not completely search the entire car. One backpack contained marijuana seeds and a pipe which were NOT in plain view, but in a seperate zipped pocket. Neither of us were asked if the bag belonged to us before it was searched. My passenger was arrested for posession as there were male cologne/shirt/etc. in the bag. While we both did a number of stupid things, my question pertains to the searching of the bags. I have been repeatedly told that officers are not allowed to search "private property" when searching a car. Is this completely incorrect? Neither of us actually ever admitted to ownership of the bag. Thank you for your time!What is the name of your state?
I was pulled over for a speeding violation with one other male passenger (by a state trooper). I was issued a ticket and it was found that my license was expired. I am 23, my passenger was 18. The cop said that he would allow my passenger to drive but wanted to search the car to make sure there was no alcohol. I consented. I apparently was having an exceptionally brainless day. The cop immediately went for the backpacks/duffle bags in the car. He did not completely search the entire car. One backpack contained marijuana seeds and a pipe which were NOT in plain view, but in a seperate zipped pocket. Neither of us were asked if the bag belonged to us before it was searched. My passenger was arrested for posession as there were male cologne/shirt/etc. in the bag. While we both did a number of stupid things, my question pertains to the searching of the bags. I have been repeatedly told that officers are not allowed to search "private property" when searching a car. Is this completely incorrect? Neither of us actually ever admitted to ownership of the bag. Thank you for your time!What is the name of your state?