When a search warrant was issued for a van containing a duffel bag containing what is believed to be a large quantity of marijuana, is there probable cause to search the vehicle and its contents?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Temple, 36 Cal.App.4th 1219, 42 Cal.Rptr.2d 888 (Cal. App. 1995):
Following a hearing, the court held the officers had probable cause to search the van and its contents, including the duffel bag. But, relying largely on United States v. Soyland (9th Cir.1993) 3 F.3d 1312, the court further held events preceding the search of Temple had not established a sufficient connection
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