New York v. Belton, No. 80-328 (U.S. Supreme Court) (453 U.S. 454; 101 S.Ct. 2860) (July 1, 1981) (Justice Stewart)
In this case, a state trooper stopped a speeding car for a traffic citation. Upon approaching the car, the officer noticed four male occupants and also smelled the odor of burnt marijuana. The officer also saw an envelope marked "Supergold" -- which he associated with marijuana -- on the floor ...
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