Police observe a suspect carrying a brown paper package leave an apartment known to contain marijuana.The package is the same size as packages of marijuana they had seen earlier that day.The individual under observation places the bag in the trunk of his car and starts to drive away.Fearing the loss of evidence,officers stop him.At this time,officers who wish to search the car for marijuana

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In this scenario, the police have reasonable suspicion to believe that the individual is carrying marijuana in the brown paper package, given the context of the situation. Therefore, they may search the package in the trunk of the car without arresting the driver. However, they cannot search the entire car without a warrant, unless they have probable cause to believe that there is more evidence of a crime in the car.

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