The information provided is not sufficient to render an accurate determination about how the illegal gun should be handled in the case. There are other factors that would need to be known to determine if the illegal gun is admissible in court. The owner of the vehicle is not defined in the explanation of the case. This could be vital to determine if the driver had the authority to designate another driver to take control. Additionally, the department policy for impounding vehicles driven by individuals with a suspended license is not known. Finally, it is not noted if the trunk, were the illegal gun was located, was locked or unlocked.
According to David Hall (2014), during inventory searches, a locked glove box or trunk may not be opened
According to David Hall (2014), during inventory searches, a locked glove box or trunk may not be opened