Warrantless searches of vehicles in New York State are often deemed reasonable under the vehicle exception, rooted in the need for efficiency given the mobility of vehicles. Historical Supreme Court cases affirm that probable cause can allow officers to conduct such searches without a warrant. This is due to the reduced expectation of privacy within a vehicle compared to homes or offices, as items are typically more visible. Courts maintain that as long as there is probable cause of contraband or evidence, warrantless searches can be justified.
The inherent mobility of any sort of vehicle has been sufficient to render a warrantless search reasonable, provided there is probable cause to believe it carries contraband.
Courts have recognized that the reduced expectation of privacy in automobiles supports the legality of warrantless vehicle searches based on probable cause.
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