For an inventory to be constitutional, the full search of the vehicle must be limited to areas of the vehicle that can contain evidence of the crime for which the suspect was arrested.

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An inventory search of a vehicle is not conducted to find evidence of a crime, but rather to document the items within the vehicle before it is impounded to protect the owner's property, protect the police from claims of lost or stolen property, and protect the police from potential danger. It is not limited to areas where evidence might be found.

For an Inventory to Be Constitutional, the Full Search of the Vehicle