Legal Question in Criminal Law in Pennsylvania

Re: police procedure

Generally, no. There is an exception in Pennsylvania for what is called 'exigent circumstances'. What this means in layman's terms is that if there some sort of emergency with the vehicle, the police can go into it. For example, if the vehicle is blocking traffic or not in a legal parking spot, that can be an exigent circumstance.

The answer to all of these questions about improper searches is guided by principles of law that must be applied to the specific facts of each situation. I hope this answer helps you.