Can the Police Search Your Locked Briefcase

[cmre3456]

My question involves police conduct in the State of: South Dakota
Can the police ever search a locked briefcase? If they pull you over and search your car, can they search a locked briefcase? Please give me your advice

I was just asking, if you got pulled over, and they had no real reason. Your eyes aren't red, your car doesn't smell like smoke, you were driving perfect, etc.

I didnt get pulled over, but I was in a debate with a co-worker of mine. Anyways, if I got pulled over for speeding or something minor, what reasoning would give them the ability to search a locked briefcase? Thats what I am asking.

You're running us in circles. Can they search if they pull you over? You weren't pulled over - you got into an argument.

We have no idea what happened, and the answer to your question depends on the circumstances. We have no idea what the circumstances were and can't answer your question. In a nutshell, The police can't search without reasonable suspicion, probable cause or your permission. They can search if they arrest you and have to inventory your possessions.

We can't answer your question beyond that because we have no idea what happened.