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UNITED STATES v. JOHNS

No. 83-1625.

469 U.S. 478 (1985)

UNITED STATES v. JOHNS ET AL.

Supreme Court of United States.

Decided January 21, 1985.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Alan I. Horowitz argued the cause for the United States. With him on the briefs were Solicitor General Lee, Assistant Attorney General Trott, Deputy Solicitor General Frey, Joshua I. Schwartz, and Gloria C. Phares.

William G. Walker argued the cause for respondents. With him on the brief were Michael L. Piccarreta, Peter Keller, Nancy G. Postero, Walter B. Nash III, and Robert J. Hirsh.

JUSTICE O'CONNOR delivered the opinion of the Court.

In United States v. Ross, 456 U.S. 798 (1982), the Court held that if police officers have probable cause to search a lawfully stopped vehicle, they may conduct a warrantless search of any containers found inside that may conceal the object of the search. The issue in the present case is whether Ross authorizes a warrantless...

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