If a suspect is lawfully arrested in an automobile,the police may search:

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According to the Supreme Court ruling in Arizona v. Gant, police may search the entire passenger compartment and any containers therein if the arrestee is within reaching distance of the passenger compartment at the time of the search or if the police have reason to believe that evidence of the offense for which the person was arrested may be found in the vehicle. However, police may not search the trunk without a warrant or consent unless they have probable cause to believe that it contains evidence relevant to the offense.

If a Suspect Is Lawfully Arrested in an Automobile,the Police