Chambers v. Maroney

Citation

399 U.S. 42 (1970)

Facts

Stub — to be completed.

Issue

Stub — to be completed.

Holding

Stub — to be completed.

Rule

Under the automobile exception, police with probable cause to search a vehicle may do so without a warrant; if the vehicle is not searched at the scene, it may be taken to the station and searched there without a warrant.

Significance

Extended Carroll’s automobile exception; police need not search on the spot — the exception travels with the vehicle to the station.

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