Police can search a person’s vehicle only if the owner gives permission, if the officer has a warrant, or if some exigent circumstances are present. An exigent circumstance may include seeing drug packages and/or paraphernalia, smelling drugs, or witnessing suspicious behavior, such as a person stashing something under the car seat. However, if a person is arrested for driving while suspended, then the vehicle may be towed and an inventory taken. This inventory search is legal and any drugs discovered can be used to charge a person with possession.