Colorado v. Bertine

Colorado v. Bertine is a legal case that addressed the Fourth Amendment's protection against unreasonable searches and seizures. The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that a police search of a vehicle, which was lawfully impounded, was constitutional. The Court reasoned that the search was part of standard procedures for handling impounded vehicles, aimed at safeguarding property and ensuring officer safety. The decision affirmed that routine administrative searches by police, conducted in accordance with established policies, do not violate the Fourth Amendment, even if they might uncover incriminating evidence.