Florida v. Meyers

466 U.S. 380 (1984)

FLORIDA

v.

MEYERS, AKA WEYERS

No. 83-1279.

Supreme Court of United States.

Decided April 23, 1984

ON PETITION FOR WRIT OF CERTIORARI TO THE DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL OF FLORIDA, FOURTH DISTRICT

Respondent was charged with sexual battery. At the time of his arrest, police officers searched his automobile and seized several items. The vehicle was then towed to Sunny's Wrecker, where it was impounded in a locked, secure area. Approximately eight hours later, a police officer went to the compound and, without obtaining a warrant, searched the car for a second time. Additional evidence…