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· 6/13/2024

In the Interest of A.A. and L.A., Children v. the State of Texas

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  • noting that United States Supreme Court had expanded scope of search incident to arrest for arrest of occupant of automobile
  • stating that if there is probable cause to search for a particular item, the officer can search every container and location within the permitted area where that item could be located
  • “The common element running through [the] exceptions [for automobile search and search incident to arrest] is exigency.”
  • officers smelled talcum powder and marijuana; smell of marijuana alone can satisfy probable cause requirement
  • officer making lawful warrantless search of automobile could search entire vehicle including containers to locate contraband
  • officer making lawful warrantless search of automobile could search entire vehicle including containers to locate contraband

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