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COLORADO v. BERTINE

No. 85-889.

479 U.S. 367 (1987)

COLORADO v. BERTINE

Supreme Court of United States.

Decided January 14, 1987

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

John M. Haried argued the cause for petitioner. With him on the briefs were C. Phillip Miller and Richard F. Good.

Richard J. Lazarus argued the cause for the United States as amicus curiae urging reversal. With him on the brief were Solicitor General Fried, Assistant Attorney General Trott, and Deputy Solicitor General Bryson.

Cary C. Lacklen argued the cause for respondent. With him on the brief were David F. Vela and Thomas M. Van Cleave III.*

CHIEF JUSTICE REHNQUIST delivered the opinion of the Court.

On February 10, 1984, a police officer in Boulder, Colorado, arrested respondent Steven Lee Bertine for driving while under the influence of alcohol. After Bertine was taken into custody and before the arrival of a tow truck to take Bertine's van to an impoundment lot,1 a backup officer inventoried the contents of the van. The officer...

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