State v. Wilson

Can an officer search the locked glovebox of a lawfully stopped vehicle?

This case examines this question focusing an a published New Jersey decision in June of 2024 and reviews the US Supreme Court Case of US v. Ross.

As always, your department policy, state mandates, and other case law may prevail over this case. Review this digital download, compare it to your department policy, review you state case law and direct any questions you have to your supervisors and department legal advisors.