WHEN CAN POLICE LAWFULLY SEARCH MY CAR? Learn About Probable Cause
Can the Police Search My Car During a DUI Stop? Showing signs of impairment or having an open container next to you is enough probable cause for the police to search your vehicle. While a warrant is needed to search private property, this rule does not apply to the search of a vehicle after a lawful arrest. It also does not apply to items in plain view. Police are also freely allowed to search your vehicle if they have towed or impounded it. However, any evidence which was illegally obtained will be thrown out in court and cannot be used against you — including if their judgment for reasonable cause was faulty. Please give our firm a call if you believe your car has been stopped and searched in an unlawful manner. DUIs are no small matter, and we will fight every injustice to help you with your case.
Most DUI charges in the state of Florida stem from a basic traffic stop. What many drivers do not realize is that even though the police may suspect you of driving under the influence, they must have reasonable suspicion in order to pull you over. Finding Probable Cause If you find the police may be following you but have not made an attempt to pull you over, they may be looking for a reason to do so. And yes, they can easily find one in most cases. Some of the most common traffic infractions in Florida include:
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Speeding Illegal tint
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Taillight(s) or tag light out
Broken windshield
Red light/stop sign violations
Severely damaged vehicle
During an encounter with the police in Florida, after being pulled over for a traffic stop, the officer will immediately make certain observations. They will look for signs of impairment such as the odor of alcohol, open containers in the vehicle, or slurred speech. If the officer sees any of these signs, they have the right to ask you to step out of the vehicle for further investigation. Thus, for an officer to make this determination, they must believe that the circumstances and facts within their available knowledge would lead a reasonable person to believe two things: A criminal offense has been committed and the potential arrestee committed the offense.
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Cooking With Ashley
Slow Cooker Pumpkin Steel-Cut Oats
Ingredients
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1 cup steel-cut oats 2 tbsp chia seeds
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2 1/2 cups water
2 cups milk (I used unsweetened almond milk) Optional toppings: additional maple syrup, toasted pecans, chia seeds, chopped apple, or chocolate chips
2 tsp pumpkin pie spice 2 tsp ground cinnamon 1 cup pumpkin purée 1/4 cup maple syrup
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Directions
1. Spray your slow cooker generously with cooking spray. Place all ingredients into the slow cooker and cook on low for 8 hours or overnight. Note: To prevent the edges from burning, place a large heatproof dish into the slow cooker and add all ingredients into the dish. Fill the slow cooker with water until it’s 2 inches from the top of the dish. 2. It’s normal to see chia seeds all over the top of the oats after cooking. Simply stir the oats well before serving and serve with your choice of toppings. Enjoy!
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