In ________, the Court held that officers may obtain consent to search a vehicle from stopped motorists without the requirement to first inform them that they are free to go.

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In Ohio v. Robinette, the Supreme Court ruled that police officers do not have to inform a motorist that they are free to go before obtaining consent to search the vehicle. This decision emphasized that the standard for voluntary consent does not include a requirement to inform the individual of their right to refuse the search.

In ________, the Court Held That Officers May Obtain Consent