Can you search the vehicle without a warrant


Problem: You pull over a vehicle for speeding. When you run the driver's license of the driver of the vehicle, you find out he is suspended. You know that driving with a suspended driver's license is an arrestable offense.  Also, when you approach the vehicle, you get a strong smell of marijuana and you can tell the driver's eyes are glassy and bloodshot. 

    a) Can you search the vehicle without a warrant? Why or why not?

    b) Describe all the search warrant exceptions that could apply in this scenario.

    c) Where in the vehicle are you allowed to search?

    d) What if the passenger has a backpack in the vehicle, can you search it?

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