Florida v. White

Florida v. White, 526 U.S. 559 (1999), was a U.S. Supreme Court case involving the exclusionary rule of evidence under the Fourth Amendment.

[1][2] Florida law enforcement observed Tyvessel White use his car to deliver cocaine on three occasions between July and August 1993.

[1][2] Justice Souter concurred with the majority opinion; however, he advocated against the unregulated seizure of property whether it is viewed in public or not.

Stevens concludes that the circumstances leading up to White's arrest did not significantly threaten public safety in contrast to Watson.

[1][2] This case grants law enforcement greater ability to seize vehicles without a warrant in public areas insofar that there is probable cause around the need to do so.