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FLORIDA v. WELLS

No. 88-1835.

495 U.S. 1 (1990)

FLORIDA v. WELLS

Supreme Court of United States.

Decided April 18, 1990

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Michael J. Neimand, Assistant Attorney General of Florida, argued the cause for petitioner. With him on the brief were Robert A. Butterworth, Attorney General, and Enoch J. Whitney.

Huntley Johnson argued the cause for respondent. With him on the brief was Fletcher N. Baldwin, Jr.

CHIEF JUSTICE REHNQUIST delivered the opinion of the Court.

A Florida Highway Patrol trooper stopped respondent Wells for speeding. After smelling alcohol on Wells' breath, the trooper arrested Wells for driving under the influence. Wells then agreed to accompany the trooper to the station to take a breathalyzer test. The trooper informed Wells that the car would be impounded and obtained Wells' permission to open the trunk. At the impoundment facility, an inventory...

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